FY 27-021 Fresh Bread and Bakery Products

The Bridgeton Board of Education (in partnership with Fairfield Township School District) is soliciting sealed bids to supply a full line of fresh bread and bakery products for its K‑12 food‑service programs for the 2026‑2027 school year. Vendors must provide daily deliveries to multiple school sites, meet strict nutrition and food‑safety specifications, and bill separately for breakfast and lunch programs. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on September 2, 2026, with opening at the Board’s administration building. The contract will cover a variety of items (bagels, rolls, buns, sliced breads, etc.) that must be freshly baked, pre‑sliced, and packaged in accordance with USDA Child Nutrition standards. • Daily (Mon‑Fri) deliveries to 8 school locations, each with specific delivery windows. • Must meet New Jersey state food‑service regulations and federal Child Nutrition Meal Pattern requirements. • Required documentation: non‑collusion affidavit, ownership statement, affirmative‑action questionnaire, bid bond (10 % up to $20,000), and various certifications. • No frozen items accepted; all products must be freshly baked and properly wrapped. • Bid submission via sealed envelope or e‑procurement portal; late bids will be rejected.