2024-2025 Solicitation Supplmental Info with Glossary (15).docx
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- Solicitation number
- 63034
- Issued by
- Norfolk City, Virginia
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This document is a 2024-2025 solicitation supplement and glossary for a state and local contract opportunity for Handheld Breakfast & Lunch Entrees (Shelf Stable, Frozen) issued by Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) in Virginia. The solicitation outlines the bidding requirements, including approved brand name products or equivalents, the information that must be submitted for consideration of alternate brands, and the sample submission process. It also provides a glossary of terms and abbreviations related to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and National School Breakfast Program (NSBP). The contract will be awarded by line item, and bidders may submit alternates for pre-approved brands that meet the specified criteria. Samples may be required for evaluation, and failure to submit requested samples may result in elimination from further consideration.
The contract will be a requirements contract for Handheld Breakfast & Lunch Entrees, and the jurisdictions involved are Norfolk City. There are no details provided regarding pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding requirements, or sources.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Specs for Purchasing_Handhelds.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| IFB 24021TC BREAKFAST HANDHELD.pdf |
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2024-25 Handheld Breakfast & Lunch Entrees (Shelf Stable, Frozen), Award by Line.
Bidding Alternates:
1. Pre-approved brands are listed in the specifications. All products must meet specified criteria of the approved brand name (s) or equal as stated. If bidding a brand and/or pack size that is not pre-approved, the bidder must follow the directions below for consideration.
2. The following information must be mailed through the US Postal System to the address below and must be received prior to the bid opening. The package must be clearly labeled with solicitation and line number (see below) and must include the following information for consideration.
a. Nutrition statement, CN label (if available)
b. Ingredient list and preparation instructions
c. Shelf Life with a sample reader, ie Julian Dates
d. Case weight, number of servings per case, number of cases per pallet layer, number of cases per pallet, minimum delivery requirement (if any), point of origin.
e. High quality photograph of the product and/or product label.
Norfolk Public School, School Nutrition Warehouse Attention: Heather Steide, Operations Manager Alternate Brand Consideration: IFB #, Line # 3014 Corprew Avenue Norfolk, VA 23504
3. Do not send samples unless requested.
Samples:
1. NPS reserves the right to require a bidder to furnish samples of any item (s) for which they submit a bid. Samples must be received within five (5) business days (no cost to NPS) after the request is made to the address listed above. If not received as specified, the samples will be late and will not be considered for award.
2. All samples will be evaluated to determine compliance with all major characteristics of the brand specified. Failure of samples to conform to all major characteristics listed in the specifications shall cause rejection for each item that fails to meet the specifications. Student taste-testing may be included as part of product evaluation and award criteria.
3. Failure to submit a requested sample for a specific line item on the bid shall be just cause for eliminating the bidder from further consideration.
4. If a bidder requires samples to be returned, it will be at the bidder’s expense with no pecuniary liability incurred by NPS for their loss or damage. Once the bidder is requested to pick up a sample, they must do so within 30 days. Failure to do so will be considered NPS surplus.
Glossary of Terms/Abbreviations:
NSLP—National School Lunch Program NSBP-National School Breakfast Program SSC-Smart Snack Compliant CN-Child Nutrition CP-Commodity Processing CR-Commodity Rebate M/MA—Meat/Meat Alternate SS-Shelf Stable WG-Whole Grain HFCS—High Fructose Corn Syrup IW—Individually Wrapped PC-Individual Packet IQF—Individual Quick Freezing RTE—Ready to Eat CS-Case PLT-Pallet Bag-Bag CT-Count QTY-Quantity
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