Vended Meals for CACFP Summer Program

The Red River Parish School Board seeks vendors to provide fully prepared, vended Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) summer meal kits for the period June 1 through August 1 2026. The contract will cover the procurement, packaging, and delivery of nutritionally compliant meals to support the summer feeding program for eligible children. Vendors must submit electronic bids through Central Bidding and meet all federal CACFP guidelines, with the award funded primarily by federal sources. • Scope: Supply, package, and deliver CACFP‑approved meal kits for a two‑month summer period. • Funding: Approximately $1.03 million (99% federal). • Delivery: To Red River Parish School Board facilities in Coushatta, LA, with strict compliance to nutrition standards and timely delivery schedules. • Submission: Electronic bid by 10:00 a.m. on May 1 2026; opening at the same time, but attendance not required. • Evaluation: Based on cost, compliance with CACFP regulations, and vendor capability to deliver the full volume of meals.