Description
The Orleans Parish School Board is seeking bids for the provision of fresh fruits and vegetables to select schools. The contract will be for a period of five months, from January 2026 to May 2026. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the produce to three school sites once a week, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The bidder must provide a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, including apples, carrots, celery, and more. The bidder must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the Buy American Provision.
Some key points to consider:
• The contract is for a period of five months
• The successful bidder will be required to deliver produce to three school sites once a week
• The bidder must provide a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables
• The bidder must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• The bidder must certify that all products bid are 100% produced in the U.S. or processed in the U.S. with the final processed product including over 51% of food that was grown in the U.S.