Dairy Products

Stockton Unified School District is requesting bids on USDA-compliant dairy products and juices to support the National School Lunch Program and related child nutrition operations under ITB 26-17, with bids due June 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and questions due June 17, 2026.

The scope covers 14 line items: 1% white milk, non-fat chocolate milk, non-fat white milk, lactose-free milk, plant-based milk, orange juice, fruit blend juice, grape juice, apple juice, cheddar cheese (sliced and shredded), provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt. Estimated annual quantities range from 50 to 887,075 cases by item. All products must meet USDA National School Lunch Program compliance requirements. Bidders must possess at least five years of experience supplying similar products and maintain workers' compensation and general liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Delivery is required multiple times per week to 39 elementary schools and 4 secondary schools throughout Stockton, with delivery windows of 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for elementary sites and 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for secondary sites. Delivery must occur within 15 days of purchase order placement unless other arrangements are agreed upon. Pricing shall be quoted F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, with all-inclusive unit costs covering packaging, transportation, fuel surcharges, and inside delivery; California sales tax is excluded and will be added by the District.

The initial contract term is one year from Board approval, with the option for up to four additional one-year renewals, not to exceed five years total. After the initial one-year term, price increases may be negotiated in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index with proper substantiation, while price decreases must be passed through to the District immediately. Award will be made by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. The Buy American Provision applies, with non-domestic products capped at 10 percent annually beginning school year 2025–26. Bids must be submitted electronically through the District's e-Procurement Portal.