NIGP 38050: Ice Milk

NIGP 38050 Ice Milk, an Item code, encompasses fluid milk products, yogurt, ice cream, and frozen treats that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, child nutrition centers, and related food service operations. Recent solicitations show procurement of whole milk, lowfat milk, fat-free milk, and lactose-free milk in pint and gallon containers; plain and Greek yogurt in various sizes; ice cream cups, cones, sandwiches, and bars; sherbet; sorbet; gelato; fruit-based frozen products; and Italian ice—all of which must comply with USDA Smart Snack Standards or HACCP sanitation guidelines. School districts and child nutrition organizations are the primary issuing bodies under this code, with Head Start agencies and county school systems appearing as repeat buyers. Procurement emphasizes vendor capacity to maintain weekly or twice-weekly minimum deliveries, achieve 95% monthly fill rates, provide FOB destination with inside delivery to multiple school sites, and demonstrate compliance with food safety standards. Insurance requirements typically include $1 million commercial general liability and $500,000 to $1 million workers' compensation coverage.

Georgia school districts dominate recent activity, with the Cobb County School District issuing multiple solicitations for ice cream and frozen treats (estimated annual expenditure approximately $525,000 each) and the Douglas County School System procuring produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 districts across two geographic areas (estimated spending $4.4 million and $1.1 million by area). Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc. in Texas issued multiple Invitations for Bids (IFB 26MKB, OPSPQAMK26, and 26MK) on June 24, 2026, for milk products, with annual requirements of approximately 1,926 gallons of whole milk and 16,177 gallons of skim milk across Dallas County sites, one-year initial term with four optional renewals, and evaluation weighting unit price (weight 5), quality (weight 4), delivery and service (weight 3), specification compliance (weight 2), and small/minority/woman-owned business status (weight 1). The State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) due June 22, 2026, with full scope and pricing in attached documentation.