Milk and Juice 25-26 SY

The Columbus City Schools is seeking bids for the provision of milk and juice products for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful bidder will be required to provide a variety of milk and juice products, including white milk, chocolate milk, apple juice, and fruit juice, to 108 district schools and the Food Service Production Center. The products must meet certain standards, including being produced under conditions that meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, and being delivered in refrigerated trucks. The contract will be for a term of one year, with the option to extend for up to two additional years. • The bidder must provide a written HACCP plan and working HACCP procedures. • The bidder must provide samples of products upon request. • The bidder must deliver products in a timely manner. • The bidder must provide an ordering system that prohibits managers from requesting non-approved items. • The bidder must agree to supply all products through the duration of the bid agreement.