NIGP 24550: Milk Crates

NIGP 24550 Milk Crates, an Item code, encompasses the procurement of milk and dairy products for state and local government operations, specifically Grade A pasteurized milk in multiple formats—cartons, containers, and bulk dispensers—along with complementary dairy items such as chocolate milk, flavored milk varieties, cottage cheese, and sour cream. State and local governments procure these products primarily through school districts and food service operations serving institutional dining and nutrition programs, with suppliers required to meet federal and state regulatory standards including National School Lunch Program Buy American provisions and state health department requirements. Contracts typically award on an all-or-none, by-lot, or by-item basis with annual volumes ranging from dozens to millions of units depending on format and product type, and vendors must maintain active business entity registration, pass health inspections, and comply with certifications for drug-free workplace status and debarment.

The School Board of Seminole County, Florida, represents recent activity under this code, issuing Invitation to Bid 25260070B-VG in April 2026 to supply milk and dairy products to 56 school locations with an estimated annual demand of approximately 3.17 million units for 8 oz chocolate milk cartons alone, alongside lower-volume specialty items such as 5-gallon containers. The Seminole County procurement specified twice-weekly delivery with FOB inside delivery pricing and a two-year initial term with optional two-year renewal, with bid submission due April 2, 2026, a voluntary pre-bid meeting held February 24, 2026, and Notice of Intended Decision posted April 27, 2026. No set-aside designations or disadvantaged-enterprise restrictions appear in the available documentation for this solicitation.