14-2026-05 Specifications.xlsx

This is a specifications document for ice cream novelties procurement under the Aggregated Forecasts Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative (MRPC) for Region 10 Education Service Center's School Year 2026-2027 contract 2026-05. The solicitation encompasses a comprehensive range of frozen dairy and fruit products including ice cream bars, cones, cups, sandwiches, pints, gallons, frozen fruit bars, and yogurt cups from multiple manufacturers such as Hershey's Creamery, Rich's Ice Cream, Blue Bunny, and Paletas La Muneca. The specifications document lists 77 distinct product line items (IC1000 through IC1077) with recommended manufacturers, product codes, servings per case, and estimated order quantities ranging from single cases to over 25,000 cases for high-demand items. Total estimated quantities across all line items represent significant volume procurement to supply multiple participating member campuses. Products are specified to meet Smart Snacks in School compliance requirements and be minimally processed with prohibited ingredients avoided where possible. All products are ordered by the case unit of measure, with case quantities varying by product type from 12 to 144 units per case depending on the product format.

Vendors are required to submit pricing through the Bonfire Bid Table platform, entering offered products and pricing for each line item. The document serves as a reference specification list to guide vendor product selection and ensure compliance with district nutritional and sourcing standards. Delivery must occur in appropriate temperature-controlled trucks to maintain food safety and product quality. The cooperative purchasing structure allows multiple participating school districts and educational institutions to benefit from aggregated volume pricing while maintaining flexibility in product selection. No specific contract award date, term length, or renewal options are detailed within this specifications document, as it functions primarily as a product and quantity reference guide for the bidding process rather than a complete procurement solicitation or award notice.