Bread 25-26 SY

The Columbus City Schools Food Services Department is seeking bids for bread products for the 2025-2026 school year. The bid includes various types of bread and buns, such as Texas toast, whole wheat sandwich bread, and hamburger buns. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the products to all on-site lunchrooms and the Food Service Production Center. The bid will be awarded based on the lowest total price, and the bidder must provide a net delivered price per loaf or dozen. The products must be prepared from top-quality ingredients, be strictly fresh, and meet the specifications outlined in the bid document. Some key points to consider: • The bid includes a list of estimated quantities for each item, but the bidder must be prepared to furnish additional quantities if required. • The products must be enriched and meet the standards of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the USDA, and FDA. • The bidder must have a written HACCP plan and working HACCP procedures in place. • The successful bidder will be required to provide samples of products for testing by the Food Service Department. • The bid will be awarded for a term of August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with the option for two additional 12-month extensions.