School Food 2026-2027 Commodity Storage and Delivery Bid Packet

School Food and Nutrition Services of New Orleans is seeking qualified vendors to provide storage and delivery services for USDA‑funded commodity food items destined for Archdiocesan school cafeterias for the 2026‑2027 academic year. The contract will cover receipt, warehousing, inventory control, and scheduled deliveries to multiple school locations, adhering to federal procurement and civil‑rights regulations. • Scope includes storage of bulk food commodities (e.g., grains, proteins, dairy) in approved facilities. • Vendors must manage transportation logistics, ensuring timely delivery to each school cafeteria per the academic calendar. • Compliance with USDA civil‑rights policies, reporting requirements, and any applicable state nutrition standards is mandatory. • The award budget is funded 46% by federal sources, totaling roughly $8 million for the entire program. • Bids must be sealed and submitted by 9:30 am on 12 June 2026; late bids will not be accepted.