NIGP 01966: Rice

NIGP 01966 Rice is an Item code under which state and local governments procure rice and rice products for institutional feeding programs, particularly school nutrition services. The Butts County School System's recent invitation for bid illustrates the scope: sealed bids for food supplies including rice and related commodities to support a School Nutrition Program across six school locations during the 2026–2027 school year. Issuing bodies under this code include school districts and other public agencies operating cafeteria and meal-service operations. Procurement follows standard state and local competitive bidding procedures, with firm pricing required for contract terms, compliance with federal regulations including Buy American provisions and HACCP requirements, and freight-on-board delivery terms with no separate fuel surcharges allowed.

The Butts County School System IFB, posted April 27, 2026, with bid submission deadline May 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Jackson, Georgia, represents recent activity in Georgia. The contract period runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with options for a three-month extension and up to four additional one-year renewal terms. Bidders must submit written questions by May 8, 2026, and award notification is anticipated June 10, 2026. Payment terms are net 30 days from receipt and acceptance of delivered goods. The source provides no other recent state or local opportunities under this code or activity across additional jurisdictions.