The Caddo Parish School Board’s Child Nutrition Program is seeking a vendor to supply a variety of bread and bread‑related products (white and whole‑wheat loaves, hoagie rolls, hamburger and hot‑dog buns) for all public schools in the parish for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract is valued at approximately $440,720 and will run from August 1 2026 through July 31 2027, requiring weekly weekday deliveries to each school site. Vendors must meet extensive compliance requirements, including a 5 % bid security, a 100 % performance bond, Buy‑American provisions, nutritional specifications, and insurance coverage. The award will be based on lowest evaluated price plus points for experience, service capability, financial stability, and delivery performance.
• Scope: Supply ~57,000 units of assorted breads (loaves, rolls, buns) with specific nutrition and sodium limits.
• Delivery: Weekly, weekdays only, 6:30 am–1:30 pm, to ~52 school locations; all freight included.
• Compliance: Bid security (5 %), performance bond (100 %), Buy‑American, insurance, certifications, and three references required.