Description
Natomas Unified School District is soliciting competitive bids to supply and deliver 8‑oz fluid‑milk products (regular, flavored, lactose‑free, and possibly whole milk) to its 18 school sites for the 2026‑27 school year. The contract is a single‑award, lowest‑price award with a one‑year base term (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027) and the option to extend up to four additional one‑year periods. All bids must be submitted electronically via SecureBids; sealed paper bids are not accepted. Vendors must provide unit, case‑equivalent, and extended pricing, adhere to USDA nutrition standards (≤ 10 g added sugar for flavored milks), and submit monthly price lists tied to the CAFMMO index. Deliveries are required twice weekly to each site within a 6:30 am – 10:30 am window, using clean, reusable crates and FOB destination pricing.
• Required products: 1 % milk, non‑fat chocolate, non‑fat strawberry, whole milk (optional), lactose‑free milk.
• Forecasted annual usage exceeds 1.5 million cartons, plus 250 lactose‑free bottles.
• Mandatory deadlines: Questions due April 29 2026; bid submission May 6 2026; award anticipated June 11 2026.
• Vendor must submit extensive certifications (insurance, non‑collusion, food‑safety plan, etc.) and a completed Itemized Bid List.