27009 Commodity Processed Meat and Prepared Foods for Warehouse Delivery

Tulsa Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified processors and/or distributors to supply a range of USDA‑approved processed meat and prepared food items for delivery to the district’s central warehouse. The solicitation permits “approved equal” products that meet or exceed all specifications, and samples are not required unless requested after bid opening. Bids must be submitted electronically via the BeaconBid portal by the stated deadline, and the bid opening will be public at the Education Service Center. • Scope: Provide commodity‑processed meat and prepared foods (e.g., meats, breads, salads, soups, dairy, snacks) meeting USDA Foods processing requirements. • Delivery: All products shipped to TPS Warehouse, 1555 N 77th E Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74115. • Submission: Electronic bid through BeaconBid, due 16 Oct 2026 16:00 CT; questions due by 15 Sep 2026 21:00 CT. • Flexibility: Vendors may offer “approved equal” items and list alternates on Attachment A; no samples required unless later requested. • Evaluation: Bid opening public; pricing not read aloud; award expected to be effective 1 Jan 2027.