Purchase of Foodstuffs - Commercial

The Long Beach Unified School District Nutrition Services Branch is seeking vendors to supply a broad portfolio of commercial foodstuffs for its K‑12 nutrition programs. The contract will run for the 2026‑2027 school year and may be extended up to two additional one‑year periods. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, nutrition information, and certifications (Buy‑American, China‑prohibition, drug‑free workplace, etc.) and may be required to submit a Buy‑American exemption form for non‑U.S. components. Bids are to be submitted electronically via PlanetBids; the District will award the lowest responsive and responsible bids on a line‑item basis. • Supply a wide range of items including bakery, dairy, frozen, canned, fresh, and prepared foods, plus condiments, beverages, snacks, and specialty items. • All products must meet USDA Child Nutrition Program standards, California SB 490, low‑sodium/low‑sugar/whole‑grain requirements, and be PFAS‑free. • Mandatory certifications include Debarment & Lobbying, Drug‑Free Workplace, Iran Contracting Act, Tobacco‑Free Workplace, and (for poultry) China‑Prohibition Certification. • No performance or bid bonds are required; pricing is firm FOB Long Beach with a 60‑day bid validity period.