Milk & Dairy Products

Abilene Independent School District (ISD) is seeking proposals for Milk and Dairy Products through a competitive solicitation designated as Proposal 024 for the 24-25 school year. The procurement opportunity was publicly advertised on May 29, 2025, and June 5, 2025, with a structured timeline for vendor participation. Potential vendors must register and obtain proposal documents through the district's website at www.abileneisd.org by navigating to Departments > Purchasing > Vendor Registration. The procurement seeks dairy product suppliers to provide milk and related dairy products for the upcoming school year, with specific details about product quantities and precise specifications likely available in the full procurement documents. Key dates include a question cut-off on June 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and a proposal submission deadline of June 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The primary contact for this procurement is Sharon Calcote, who can be reached at Sharon.calcote@abileneisd.org or 325-690-3601, extension 8992, and vendors are encouraged to communicate through this channel for any procurement-related inquiries.

While specific details about set-aside designations or restrictions are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, interested vendors should carefully review the full procurement documents for any potential limitations on participation. The procurement appears to be a standard solicitation open to qualified dairy product suppliers capable of meeting the district's nutritional and logistical requirements. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractual arrangements. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the initial procurement notice. Vendors should anticipate potential requirements related to food safety standards, delivery capabilities, product quality, pricing structures, and compliance with school nutrition guidelines. Interested suppliers are advised to thoroughly review all procurement documents and ensure they can meet the district's comprehensive needs for milk and dairy products during the 24-25 school year.