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Rapides Parish School Board·Louisiana

Bid 27-01: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Closes 6/24/2026$200k – $500kInvitation for BidLogin required
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The Rapides Parish School Board is seeking qualified vendors to supply fresh fruits and vegetables for its school nutrition program. All produce must be fresh (no frozen or canned), and bids are to be submitted in sealed envelopes by the deadline. The contract will be awarded after the bid opening by the school board’s executive committee. This is a sealed‑bid procurement; no pre‑bid meetings or site visits are indicated. • Supply of a full range of fresh fruits and vegetables to meet school nutrition requirements. • All bids must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. on June 24, 2026, sealed and marked appropriately. • Bidders must request the complete bid documents (specifications, advertisement) via the provided email or online portal. • The school board reserves the right to accept, reject, or partially accept any bids. • No indication of contract length or renewal; the award timing will be announced after the bid opening.

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Contact

Elizabeth A. Domite(Chief Financial Officer)

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
6/3/2026
Closes
6/24/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
NAICS
424410
Solicitation №
20317661

Budget estimate

$200,000 – $500,000

No contract value is disclosed. Based on typical school nutrition procurement volumes, a multi‑year fresh‑produce supply contract for a parish of this size could range from a few hundred thousand dollars up to about half a million dollars per year, depending on the quantity and variety of produce, delivery frequency, and market pricing.

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