Fresh Milk Direct to School Sites

The Little Rock School District is seeking proposals for the provision of fresh milk direct to school sites. The district requires various types of milk, including fortified white low-fat milk, fortified flavored milk, and whole white milk. The successful bidder will be required to provide milk that meets the specified nutritional standards and is packaged in accordance with the district's requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive, and reputable bidder who meets the specifications and evaluation criteria. The district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to negotiate with the apparent acceptable offerer. Key requirements include: • Providing milk that meets the specified nutritional standards • Packaging milk in accordance with the district's requirements • Maintaining a temperature of 45 degrees F or below during delivery • Providing a shelf life of at least 10 days from the delivery date • Meeting the specified product analysis requirements • Complying with the Buy American Act • Providing a 1 cup equivalent milk for Child Nutrition Programs