Dry, Refrigerated, and Frozen Food Items

The Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) School Nutrition Department is soliciting sealed bids for dry, refrigerated, and frozen food items for use in the School Nutrition Program. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the ECISD eBid (Ionwave) system by April 15, 2026. The award will be made by individual line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications and solicitation requirements. Key aspects of the bid include: • Compliance with the USDA Buy American Provision • Disclosure of minimum order, pallet quantity, or delivery requirements • Stated lead time for delivery • Minimum remaining shelf life upon delivery • Submission of representative samples for alternate products • Delivery requirements, including F.O.B. Destination, freight prepaid, and included in the unit price