Description
The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) issued an open competitive solicitation for the procurement and direct delivery of a broad range of dairy and juice products to serve its K‑12 schools for the 2026‑27 academic year. The contract covers 20 distinct line‑item groups, including bulk feta cheese, multiple fruit‑juice varieties, a wide assortment of milk (fat‑free, low‑fat, chocolate, soy, lactose‑free, ½‑gallon formats) and yogurt (regular, vanilla bulk, Greek). All items must meet USDA Child Nutrition Program specifications, be allergen‑free, and use PFAS‑free packaging. Delivery is FOB to the district’s Nutrition Services Warehouse with daily routes to over 80 school sites, and a $110 per hour late‑delivery penalty applies. The award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with a $10,000 bid‑bond requirement and a 60‑day bid validity period. The initial term runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, with up to two additional one‑year renewal options.
• Scope: supply of ~200 000 cases/units of dairy & juice products, packaged as specified (e.g., 105 × 4 oz cartons, 70 × 8 oz cases).
• Delivery: daily to > 80 LBUSD school locations, strict time windows, $110/hr late‑delivery fee.
• Procurement: open competition, unit‑price basis, bid‑bond $10 k, 60‑day validity, award after bid closing 5 June 2026.
• Compliance: USDA nutrition specs, California AB 1200 PFAS‑free packaging, Buy‑American preference, domestic‑origin certification.
• Renewal: up to two optional 12‑month extensions; price adjustments may follow CPI, Class I dairy cost, or orange‑juice futures.