Caddo Parish School Board Canned and Frozen Foods IFB-738-26
Fair Park Middle SchoolSchool · Shreveport, LA- Due
- Feb 19, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 22, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Shavonda M. Scott
The 30-second brief
Caddo Parish School Board Child Nutrition Programs is soliciting formal bids for the procurement of canned and frozen food products for the 2026-2027 school year term. The scope covers a wide variety of items including canned fruits, vegetables, beans, soups, staples, condiments, spices, and frozen items like roasted vegetable blends, fries, and frozen waffles. The estimated contract value is $3,365,441.96 for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with an option to renew for one additional year. Sealed bids are due by February 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST; submissions can be hand-delivered to the board office in Shreveport or submitted electronically via Bid Express. The procurement is subject to USDA Buy American provisions and federal EDGAR compliance.
Canned and Frozen Food products, Product Analysis, Nutritional Fact Labels, Product Formulation Statements
Cost/price analysis (40 points), Service capability and history (20 points), Delivery service (20 points), Financial conditions (10 points), Experience (5 points), References (5 points)
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Summary
Caddo Parish School Board Child Nutrition Programs is soliciting formal bids for the procurement of canned and frozen food products for the 2026-2027 school year term.
The scope covers a wide variety of items including canned fruits, vegetables, beans, soups, staples, condiments, spices, and frozen items like roasted vegetable blends, fries, and frozen waffles. The estimated contract value is $3,365,441.96 for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with an option to renew for one additional year. Sealed bids are due by February 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST; submissions can be hand-delivered to the board office in Shreveport or submitted electronically via Bid Express. The procurement is subject to USDA Buy American provisions and federal EDGAR compliance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Canned and Frozen Food products
- Product Analysis
- Nutritional Fact Labels
- Product Formulation Statements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Bidder Qualification Form
- EDGAR and Non-Federal Entity Compliance
- Firearm Entity Non-Discrimination Certification
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Certificate of Independent Price Determination
- Disclosure of Lobbying Certification
- Buy American Provision Certification Form
- Submit to
- 1961 Midway Street, Room 202, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Shreveport, LA
- Reported agency
- Caddo Parish School Board
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Fair Park Middle School?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 19, 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: 1961 Midway Street, Room 202, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108. For questions, contact Shavonda M. Scott.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Fair Park Middle School in LA, 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 IFB 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 Shavonda M. Scott. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Canned and Frozen Food products, Product Analysis, Nutritional Fact Labels, Product Formulation Statements. 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/price analysis (40 points), Service capability and history (20 points), Delivery service (20 points), Financial conditions (10 points), Experience (5 points), References (5 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Fair Park Middle School?
All active and historical solicitations from Fair Park Middle School are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Fair Park Middle School 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 IFB?
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: Bidder Qualification Form, EDGAR and Non-Federal Entity Compliance, Firearm Entity Non-Discrimination Certification, Certification Regarding Debarment, Certificate of Independent Price Determination,. Review the full document from Fair Park Middle School for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Shreveport, LA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.