NIGP 39305: Cones, Ice Cream

NIGP 39305 Cones, Ice Cream is an Item code covering the procurement of ice cream products for state and local school nutrition programs. State and local governments buy ready-to-serve ice cream products in multiple formats — low-fat cups, sherbet cups, fudge bars, sandwiches, push-ups, yogurt bars, and novelty items — all meeting USDA Smart Snacks in School nutritional requirements and manufactured with at least 51% domestic agricultural content under Buy American provisions. Products must comply with FDA regulations, maintain HACCP certifications, and meet specific caloric and sodium limits. School districts are the primary issuing bodies under this code, ranging from small independent school districts to large county systems and charter schools. Vendors typically supply either a single district or multiple facilities within a district's portfolio, with contracts running one to three years and often including renewal or extension options. Initial contract awards frequently specify firm pricing for the base term with escalation capped at CPI-U percentage change at renewal periods. Vendors must maintain high fulfillment rates, typically 98% monthly, provide weekly delivery in proper freezer vehicles during school hours, and often supply freezer units at no charge. Sample submission and student acceptance testing are standard requirements prior to final vendor selection.

Recent activity concentrates in school districts across Georgia and Florida. Pinellas County School District (Florida) solicited sealed electronic bids for ice cream products on an IFB due May 27, 2026, with an estimated contract value of approximately $500,000 over the initial two-year period covering 117 district facilities across multiple municipalities, requiring single or multiple vendor awards and comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 per-occurrence general liability. Cirrus Academy Charter School (Macon, Georgia) posted an IFB for ice cream products due August 24, 2026, covering 19 product line items with a contract term from September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, including options for up to three additional months and four additional one-year renewal terms. Klein Independent School District (Texas) issued an electronic bid for ice cream products due June 26, 2026, through its Bonfire platform with details contained in mandatory bid documents. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation due June 22, 2026, that may include ice cream products.