Bering Strait School District - Food & Non-Food Products for Child Nutrition Program - FY2027
Bering Strait School DistrictSchool · Unalakleet, AK- Due
- Aug 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Tammy Stromberg
- (907) 624-3611
The 30-second brief
Bering Strait School District seeks sealed bids from qualified vendors to supply food and non-food products for the District's Child Nutrition Program for the 2026-2027 school year, starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. Required products include dry goods, baking ingredients, soups, meat alternatives, fruits, vegetables, mixes, crackers, cereals, juices, milk, paper goods, non-food expendables, and frozen items for fifteen schools across the district. Submissions are due by August 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM (AKST). Pricing must be firm for the entire contract period, include prepaid shipping via USPS bypass mail where applicable, and factor in HAZMAT freight costs. Bids will be evaluated based on cost, product compliance, quality, delivery and logistics, and vendor responsiveness.
Food and non-food products for the District's Child Nutrition Program across multiple categories including dry goods, Baking ingredients, Soups, Meat alternatives, Fruits, Vegetables, Mixes, Crackers, Cereals, Juices, Milk, Paper goods, Non-food expendables, And frozen food items.
Cost (30 points), Product Compliance (25 points), Quality (20 points), Delivery & Logistics (15 points), Vendor Responsiveness (10 points)
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Summary
Bering Strait School District seeks sealed bids from qualified vendors to supply food and non-food products for the District's Child Nutrition Program for the 2026-2027 school year, starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
Required products include dry goods, baking ingredients, soups, meat alternatives, fruits, vegetables, mixes, crackers, cereals, juices, milk, paper goods, non-food expendables, and frozen items for fifteen schools across the district. Submissions are due by August 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM (AKST). Pricing must be firm for the entire contract period, include prepaid shipping via USPS bypass mail where applicable, and factor in HAZMAT freight costs. Bids will be evaluated based on cost, product compliance, quality, delivery and logistics, and vendor responsiveness.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Food and non-food products for the District's Child Nutrition Program across multiple categories including dry goods, Baking ingredients, Soups, Meat alternatives, Fruits, Vegetables, Mixes, Crackers, Cereals, Juices, Milk, Paper goods, Non-food expendables, And frozen food items.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Vendor's Letter of Transmittal
- Product Bid Sheet
- Certification for Contracts
- Grants
- Loans
- Cooperative Agreements
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions
- Submit to
- Tammy Stromberg, Finance Director, P.O. Box 255, Unalakleet, AK 99864 or email: [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Unalakleet, AK
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Bering Strait School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Tammy Stromberg, Finance Director, P.O. Box 255, Unalakleet, AK 99864 or email: [email protected]. For questions, contact Tammy Stromberg.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Bering Strait School District in AK, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tammy Stromberg at (907) 624-3611. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Food and non-food products for the District's Child Nutrition Program across multiple categories including dry goods, Baking ingredients, Soups, Meat alternatives, Fruits, Vegetables, Mixes, Crackers, Cereals, Juices, Milk, Paper goods, Non-food expendables, And frozen food items.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost (30 points), Product Compliance (25 points), Quality (20 points), Delivery & Logistics (15 points), Vendor Responsiveness (10 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Bering Strait School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Bering Strait School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Bering Strait School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Vendor's Letter of Transmittal, Product Bid Sheet, Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matte. Review the full document from Bering Strait School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Unalakleet, AK. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.