NIGP 01932: Cotton

NIGP 01932 Cotton, an Item code, encompasses food supplies and provisions purchased by state and local governments, particularly for institutional feeding programs such as school nutrition services. State and local solicitations under this code reflect the breadth of commodities needed to support large-scale meal service operations, including produce, proteins, dairy, grains, and other staple food items required to meet federal nutrition standards and regulatory compliance. Issuing bodies include school districts as the primary buyers, supported by state education agencies, county governments, and other public entities operating dining facilities. School districts dominate activity under this code, driven by the mandated provision of breakfast and lunch services to student populations across multiple school sites.

Recent opportunities show school districts across the Southeast actively procuring food supplies for multi-year contracts. Butts County School System (Georgia) posted an IFB on April 27, 2026 for food products to support its School Nutrition Program during school year 2026–2027, with bid submission due May 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. and award notification anticipated June 10, 2026. The contract covers delivery to six school locations and includes a one-year base period with options for a three-month extension and up to four additional one-year renewal terms. All bids must comply with Buy American provisions under 7 CFR 210.21(d), HACCP requirements, and debarment verification for awards exceeding $25,000. Pricing is firm for 30 days post-award and fixed thereafter, with limited adjustments permitted based on USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports or Consumer Price Index data submitted 30 days in advance. Freight costs must be included on a freight-on-board basis with no separate fuel charges. The school district reserves the right to award to single or multiple vendors.