d. Attachment D, NPA Form Cheese Slices, PA180735.docx

This is a National Processing Agreement Approval Form (Attachment D) issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration on behalf of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for Request for Bid #PA180735, which concerns the processing of USDA bulk cheese into sliced portions for distribution to Wisconsin schools. The solicitation requests bids for processing United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Bulk Cheese, Natural American FDB Barrel (USDA Foods Material ID Code #110242), into Cheese Slices, Reduced Fat. The processed product will be distributed to all Wisconsin schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) that receive USDA Foods, including both public and private schools, as well as participants in the Summer Food Service Program. Bidder qualification will be determined through product taste testing, responsiveness to bid and technical requirements, and any other testing or inspections deemed in the best interest of the State.

Bidders must complete either Section I or Section II of this form. Section I is for companies that already maintain an approved National Processing Agreement (NPA) with the USDA, while Section II is for companies that have applied for USDA approval under the National Processing Agreement Program. Bidders selecting Section II must provide the date of their USDA application and acknowledge that processing of USDA Foods for the State of Wisconsin cannot proceed if USDA approval is not granted. The form requires bidder identification, contact information, printed name, title, signature, and date of submission.