Cheese parmesan grated

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation awarded a Non-IT Goods contract valued at $37,657.76 to Meridian Food Services Inc. on March 17, 2026. The contract, identified as NON-IT Goods 4500752801, was completed on the same date as the award date. This procurement supports the department's food service operations through the supply of dairy products essential to institutional food preparation and service.

The contract encompasses three line items totaling 26,000 pounds of cheese products. The deliverables include 10,000 pounds of Cheddar whole milk natural cheese at $2.17 per pound, 6,000 pounds of American pasteurized processed cheese at $2.41 per pound, and an additional 10,000 pounds of Cheddar whole milk natural cheese at $2.17 per pound. These cheese products are designated for consumption line item (CLIN) 1, supporting the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's institutional food service requirements.