IFB-739-26 Fish, Poultry, Eggs and Meat

This solicitation invites qualified vendors to provide a broad assortment of frozen fish, poultry, egg, and meat products (plus specialty items such as pizzas, meatballs, and cheese) to the Caddo Parish School Board’s Child Nutrition Programs for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract is valued at approximately $3.5 million, runs for 12 months with an optional one‑year renewal, and requires vendors to meet extensive labeling, nutritional, and insurance criteria while delivering products FOB Shreveport, LA, during school‑day windows. • Scope: >50 line‑items covering catfish, chicken, turkey, beef, pork, eggs, cheeses, pizzas, and related frozen foods. • Delivery: Refrigerated trucks, 6:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. on school days; FOB Shreveport, LA. • Requirements: USDA‑approved frozen products, Child Nutrition labeling, multiple certifications (EDGAR, Debarment, Buy‑American, Non‑Discrimination, etc.), insurance certificates, and ability to submit pricing per unit/pack on the bid form. • Evaluation: 100‑point scoring (price 40 pts, experience 5 pts, service 20 pts, financial 10 pts, delivery 20 pts, references 5 pts).