NIGP 24530: Milk Bottle Caps, Metallic and Paper

NIGP 24530 Milk Bottle Caps, Metallic And Paper is an Item code under which state and local governments procure milk and dairy product packaging and related supplies for institutional food service operations. Based on recent solicitations, the code captures purchasing activity for grade A, pasteurized milk products in multiple formats—including 8 oz cartons, 1-gallon containers, 5-gallon bulk formats, and twist-cap configurations—along with related dairy items such as chocolate milk, flavored milk varieties, orange juice, cottage cheese, and sour cream. School districts represent the dominant issuing body under this code, driven by mandatory participation in federal nutrition programs such as the National School Lunch Program and corresponding Buy American compliance requirements. The scope of work includes both single-serving and bulk dairy product supply with strict adherence to Federal and State health and nutritional standards, including specified requirements for non-fat milk solids, milk fat content, bacteria counts, and restrictions on high fructose corn syrup in certain formulations.

The School Board of Seminole County, Florida, posted Invitation to Bid 25260070B-VG in September 2026 seeking milk and dairy products for 56 school locations, with an April 2, 2026 bid deadline and a voluntary pre-bid meeting held in February 2026. The procurement encompasses 15 line items with annual usage estimates ranging from 30 units for 5-gallon chocolate milk containers to approximately 3.17 million units for 8 oz chocolate milk cartons, awarded on an all-or-none, by-lot, by-partial-lot, or by-item basis with an initial two-year term and optional two-year renewal. Bidders must register as active Florida business entities or foreign corporations, submit compliance certifications including drug-free workplace and debarment affidavits, and demonstrate current Health Department inspection approval. Pricing is quoted FOB inside delivery with twice-weekly deliveries required, and no specific set-aside restrictions or incumbent vendors are identified in the available solicitation materials.