Description
The Omaha Public Schools (OPS) are seeking a qualified bakery or food‑service supplier to provide a broad range of whole‑grain‑rich, gluten‑free, and standard bread products for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract is a one‑year, firm‑price supply agreement covering delivery to 88 school sites across the district, with all delivery costs included in the quoted price. Bidders must submit a hard‑copy bid package by the deadline, meet USDA whole‑grain requirements, comply with Buy‑American rules, and provide required product certifications and safety data sheets.
• Supply of 10+ bread product categories (sliced breads, hoagie buns, hamburger buns, hot‑dog buns, breadsticks, rolls, and limited gluten‑free items) with estimated annual quantities ranging from a few dozen to over 140,000 packages per item.
• Deliveries must be made FOB OPS sites during specified duty hours, with no extra delivery fees; packaging must remain unopened and sanitary.
• Mandatory attachments include lobbying certification, ingredient/nutrition statements, USDA Buy‑American verification, and a delivery‑location schedule. Bids are valid for 90 days and cannot be withdrawn after opening.
• Evaluation will occur within 1‑2 weeks of receipt, followed by Board approval; contract term runs 08/01/2026 – 07/31/2027, with first deliveries in early August 2026.