Yakima School District Food Products and Ambient Items Bid 2026
Yakima School DistrictSchool · Yakima, WA- Due
- Dec 8, 2026
- 35 days left
- Primary contact
- Cassie Davidson
The 30-second brief
Yakima School District is soliciting bids for a wide range of food products, including ambient, freezer, and cooler items for its nutrition programs. The scope covers extensive grocery categories such as canned goods (beans, applesauce, tomatoes), grains (rice, pasta, flour), breakfast cereals, snacks (chips, crackers, cookies), dairy (cheese, yogurt, milk substitutes), and frozen proteins (beef patties, chicken nuggets, turkey breast). Vendors must provide fixed fee markups for cost-plus proposals and estimated market basket pricing for specific products. The bid requires brand names and specific case costs. Total estimated annual usage across hundreds of line items exceeds 20,000 cases. Questions regarding products should be directed to Cassie Davidson, while general proposal questions go to Christi Kirk.
Signed bid documents, Completed pricing spreadsheets, Brand name specifications
Estimate Market Basket Bid Pricing, fixed fee markup
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Summary
Yakima School District is soliciting bids for a wide range of food products, including ambient, freezer, and cooler items for its nutrition programs.
The scope covers extensive grocery categories such as canned goods (beans, applesauce, tomatoes), grains (rice, pasta, flour), breakfast cereals, snacks (chips, crackers, cookies), dairy (cheese, yogurt, milk substitutes), and frozen proteins (beef patties, chicken nuggets, turkey breast). Vendors must provide fixed fee markups for cost-plus proposals and estimated market basket pricing for specific products. The bid requires brand names and specific case costs. Total estimated annual usage across hundreds of line items exceeds 20,000 cases. Questions regarding products should be directed to Cassie Davidson, while general proposal questions go to Christi Kirk.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Estimate Market Basket Bid Pricing, fixed fee markup
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Signed bid documents
- Completed pricing spreadsheets
- Brand name specifications
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Instructions Sheet
- Ambient Items Sheet
- Freezer Cooler Items Sheet
- Scope location
- Yakima, WA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Yakima School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 8, 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. For questions, contact Cassie Davidson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Yakima School District in WA, 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 Cassie Davidson. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Signed bid documents, Completed pricing spreadsheets, Brand name specifications. 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: "Estimate Market Basket Bid Pricing, fixed fee markup" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Yakima School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Yakima School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Yakima School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 8, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Instructions Sheet, Ambient Items Sheet, Freezer Cooler Items Sheet. Review the full document from Yakima 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: Yakima, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.