Frozen Food Supplies

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Porterville, California, United StatesPosted 9 days agoDeadline: May 15th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

The California government authority seeks suppliers for a wide range of frozen food items, with bids due by May 15, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must submit bids electronically through the BidNet Direct website
Must comply with federal and state regulations, including NSLP and SBP
Must comply with the Buy American Provision (7 CFR 210.21(d))
Must provide proof of insurance (Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability)
Must retain all contract-related records for a minimum of three years
Must certify compliance with debarment and suspension regulations (2 CFR Part 180)
Must comply with California Proposition 12 for applicable food products
Must submit sample items for any products proposed as equivalent at least two weeks prior to bid closing
Must be a qualified vendor capable of providing reliable service to school sites

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Final Bid List Due: March 27th, 2026

Bid Solicitation Publishing 1: March 28th, 2026

Bid Solicitation Publishing 2: April 4th, 2026

Bid Solicitation Opens: April 17th, 2026

Last Day to Submit Online Questions: May 10th, 2026

Bids Close: May 15th, 2026

Bid Tabulations Completed: May 29th, 2026

Bid Awards Posted: June 12th, 2026

Bid Package to Business Office for Board Approval: June 19th, 2026

2026–2027 Bid Prices in Effect: July 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 10th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Porterville Unified School District

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in California is seeking a vendor to provide a variety of frozen food supplies. The required items include bread, burritos, cheese pizza, chicken drumsticks, beef and cheese chimichangas, super sweet whole kernel corn, crispitos, ham and swiss whole grain croissants, mini donuts, eggs, beef and cheese empanadas, enchiladas, gluten free English muffins, breaded fish nuggets, French toast sticks, apple frudel sticks, mixed berry fruit, hamburger buns, and pizza nadas.

Vendors are required to deliver high-quality frozen food products to meet the authority's food service needs. All questions from bidders must be submitted no later than May 10, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.