GROCERY-DRY GOODS

This award details the 2025‑2026 school‑year procurement of a comprehensive list of grocery, dry‑goods, canned, frozen, and beverage items needed to operate cafeteria operations for a state‑wide (or district‑wide) school nutrition program. The contract is split among several vendors, each receiving individual line‑item awards based on price and compliance with USDA “Smart Snacks” and meal‑pattern requirements. Quantities are expressed in cases or units, and unit prices are fixed for the duration of the school year. The award totals $1,164,141.24 and covers delivery to five sites on an as‑needed basis. • Supplies include core food items (applesauce, beans, canned vegetables), dairy‑free milks, baking staples, snacks, cereals, and a variety of beverages. • All perishable items require sample submission; many items are “brand‑or‑equal” allowing alternate manufacturers that meet the same specifications. • Compliance mandates USDA meal‑pattern grain equivalents, Smart Snacks standards, and specific packaging (e.g., dispenser‑compatible condiments).