Cnpc Food Bid #Fs2-27

Work Requested:
The Child Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative (CNPC) is seeking sealed bids for the supply of the following products to participating school districts:

• FS# 2-27: Food Products
• FS# 3-27: Paper Supplies
• FS# 4-27: Milk Products
• FS# 5-27: Bread Products

Bids will be awarded on an ALL OR NOTHING basis to the lowest responsive bidder.

Requesting Entity:
The solicitation is issued by the Child Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative (CNPC), which is comprised of the following school districts: Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll.

Background:
This contract is intended to provide essential food, paper, milk, and bread products for the child nutrition programs of the participating school districts. The CNPC coordinates these purchases to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness across all member districts.

Contract Requirements:
Bids must be sealed and delivered to Jo Lynne Correro, Director CNS, Ouachita Parish Schools, at 920 Thomas Road, West Monroe, LA, or mailed to P.O. Box 2957, West Monroe, LA 71294. All bids must be received by 11:00 A.M., June 2, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and bottom line totals read aloud beginning at 11:05 A.M.

The CNPC reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive any and all informalities.

Instructions on Submission:
Bidders may submit sealed bids in person or by mail as described above. Alternatively, electronic bid submission is available. To submit electronically, bidders must register at Central Bidding by visiting https://www.centralbidding.com or https://www.centralauctionhouse.com.

For technical questions regarding the electronic bidding process, contact Central Bidding Support at 833.412.5717. Please note that fees may apply for electronic submissions, and payment of these fees is the responsibility of the bidder. Electronic bids require an electronic bid bond and a digital signature.

Additional Information:
Bid information can be obtained from Ouachita Parish System - Child Nutrition Program Director, Jo Lynne Correro, 920 Thomas Road, West Monroe, LA 71292, phone 318-398-1990.

Ouachita Parish is an equal opportunity provider and employer.