Cheese american processed pasteurized #STK21885

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation awarded a non-information technology goods contract to Meridian Food Services Inc. on March 17, 2026, with a total contract value of $17,348.15. The contract encompasses the supply of three varieties of cheese products: American processed pasteurized cheese, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese. The combined procurement totals 7,350 pounds across multiple line items, with unit prices ranging from $2.22 to $2.88 per pound.

Delivery of the cheese products is scheduled to occur on a phased basis, with the majority of items due on the original completion date of March 17, 2026, while cheddar cheese deliveries are scheduled for May 1, 2026, and parmesan cheese for June 1, 2026. The specific stock numbers and product identifiers (#STK21885, #0235TT, and #1001TT) indicate these are standardized food service items procured for institutional use within the California correctional system.