NIGP 95245: Food Stamps/Coupons

NIGP 95245 Food Stamps/Coupons (Item code) encompasses direct commodity purchases of food products by state and local school districts and food service authorities to support child nutrition programs. The work involves procuring large volumes of commercial and commodity food items—frozen proteins, grains, dairy, produce, and beverages—shipped directly from manufacturers to central kitchens or distribution points. State and local food service authorities, particularly school district child nutrition programs, are the primary issuing bodies under this code. Solicitations typically specify firm fixed unit pricing, vendor reporting on product sourcing and certifications, USDA Buy American compliance, and flexibility to award to single or multiple vendors. Respondents must demonstrate capacity to deliver high-volume commodity orders on schedule and maintain detailed tracking of purchases, manufacturer information, and product certifications. General liability insurance and compliance with local wage ordinances are standard requirements.

The City of New Haven Board of Education Food Service posted an RFP (2026HYRFPCNH346) on June 18, 2026, for direct commodity purchases to support the New Haven Public Schools Child Nutrition Program serving 17,500 to 19,000 meals per day across approximately 224 service days annually. The solicitation covers over 200 line items across 14 product categories with estimated quantities ranging from 4,000 to 480,000 portions, running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals. The solicitation imposed a mandatory 25% MBE/WBE participation goal and required completion of MBE utilization forms as a condition of bid acceptance. Award was anticipated within 120 days of solicitation opening. Connecticut school districts represent the visible recent activity in this code.