NIGP 24535: Milk Bottles, Glass

NIGP 24535 Milk Bottles, Glass (Item) encompasses glass milk bottles and related dairy-product packaging that state and local governments procure for institutional food service operations. Based on recent state and local solicitations, the code reflects demand for single-serving and bulk milk products in standardized containers — including 8 oz cartons, 1-gallon containers, 5-gallon containers, and twist-cap formats — serving school districts' cafeteria and culinary programs. The School Board of Seminole County, Florida issued an ITB in September 2026 for milk and dairy products across 56 school locations, requesting Grade A pasteurized and homogenized milk compliant with National School Lunch Program Buy American provisions and Florida Department of Health standards. The procurement spans white milk, whole milk, chocolate milk, shelf-stable varieties, flavored milk, orange juice, cottage cheese, and sour cream in both single-serving and bulk formats, with annual unit volumes reaching approximately 3.17 million units for 8 oz chocolate milk cartons alone. School districts and their food service departments represent the primary issuing bodies under this code.

The Seminole County School Board's ITB (25260070BVG) reflects activity in Florida, with a sample submission deadline of March 6, 2026, and a bid response date of April 2, 2026. The contract awards on an all-or-none, by-lot, by-partial-lot, or by-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an initial two-year term and optional two-year renewal. Pricing is quoted FOB inside delivery to Seminole County with twice-weekly deliveries, and bidders must submit certifications including drug-free workplace, debarment, conflict of interest, and current health department inspection reports via VendorLink. The procurement permits active business entities registered in Florida or foreign corporations to compete without identified set-aside restrictions. A voluntary pre-bid meeting was scheduled for February 24, 2026, and the Notice of Intended Decision posts on April 27, 2026, with Board approval scheduled for May 12, 2026.