IFB 24021TC Handheld Breakfast & Lunch Entrees (Shelf Stable, Frozen)

This state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) Department of Purchasing & Supply in Norfolk, Virginia. The purpose of the IFB is to solicit sealed bids from qualified sources to provide Handheld Breakfast & Lunch Entrees (Shelf Stable, Frozen) under a requirements contract. NPS operates a centralized kitchen that supports fifty (50) schools and auxiliary sites. The IFB lists 23 specific product items with pre-approved brands, preferred pack sizes, and estimated annual usage quantities ranging from 320 to 9,000 units. Bids are due electronically via the Bonfire Procurement Platform by April 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM. The resulting contract will be for one (1) year with four (4) one-year renewal options. Bidders must provide unit pricing for each item, and all products must comply with the Buy American requirement and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or National School Breakfast Program (NSBP) requirements.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there are no details provided regarding possible award values or budget ranges. Bidders may submit alternates for pre-approved brands that meet the specified criteria, and samples may be required for evaluation, with failure to submit requested samples potentially resulting in elimination from further consideration.