School Food and Nutrition Services Commodity Food Processing Bid Packet

School Food and Nutrition Services of New Orleans, Inc. is seeking qualified vendors to provide commodity food processing services for the Archdiocese of New Orleans school cafeterias for the 2026‑2027 academic year. The contract will cover the receipt, processing, and delivery of a variety of USDA‑approved commodity foods to multiple school locations, ensuring compliance with federal nutrition standards and timely service throughout the school year. The agency anticipates awarding a single‑source contract valued at approximately $8 million, with the selected vendor responsible for all aspects of food processing, packaging, and distribution to meet the dietary needs of students. • Scope includes receipt, storage, processing, packaging, and delivery of USDA‑funded commodity foods to all participating school cafeterias. • Must comply with federal nutrition regulations, USDA civil‑rights policies, and any state‑specific food safety requirements. • Contract term covers the full 2026‑2027 school year (approximately 12 months) with a total anticipated budget of $7,994,975.91.