L289 - Supplies for Food Service

Location:	Louisiana
Posted:	Jun 17, 2026
Due:	Jul 7, 2026
Agency:	St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	73 - Food Preparation and Serving Equipment
Solicitation No:	L289
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ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

COVINGTON, LOUISIANA

The St. Tammany Parish School Board will receive sealed bids until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026 on

Supplies for School Food Service, in accordance with the following instructions and attached specifications.

1. Bids shall be submitted on the attached bid form and signed by a duly authorized representative of the

firm. All conventional paper bids shall be either hand delivered or sent by registered or certified mail, UPS or

FedEx with a return receipt requested to the St. Tammany Parish School Board Office, 321 N. Theard Street,

Covington, Louisiana 70433, in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside, “BID L289– SUPPLIES FOR

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE – JULY 7, 2026.” All bids arriving after this date and hour will be returned

unopened to the bidders. The responsibility for timely delivery rests solely with the bidder. Bids delayed through

any means of delivery service and arriving after the deadline will not be accepted and returned unopened to

bidder. No bid may be withdrawn for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.

2. Bids may be sent via registered or certified mail, UPS or FedEx with a return receipt requested,

hand delivered by bidder or his/her agent in which instance the deliverer shall be provided a written receipt.

3. Alternatively, bidders also have the option to submit bids electronically @ www.centralbidding.com.

4. You may find related materials including detailed specifications necessary to complete your bid @ Please

find bid related materials and place electronic bids @ www.centralbidding.com and/or www.stpsb.org/bids.

5. At the time set for the opening of bids, their contents will be publicly opened and read aloud for

the information of bidders and others properly interested who may be present in person or by representative.

6. Sales Tax IS NOT to be included in your bid price. St. Tammany Parish School Board is exempt from

sales tax as provided by LA R.S. 47:301(8)(c). Sales tax exemption only applies to purchases between St.

Tammany Parish School Board and the contractor/vendor. Sales tax exemption does not apply to purchases

made directly by the contractor/vendor to other companies on behalf of the school board. Those purchases are

not sales tax exempt.

7. All prices shall include inside delivery charges and any handling fees to the St. Tammany Parish

Public School Cafeterias. Items must be delivered to and signed for by the school Cafeteria Manager or

authorized cafeteria representative, not the school’s front office. Prices shall be valid upon bid award and

ending June 30, 2027.

8. Bidders may bid on one item only, all items, or any combination of items. Bidders shall offer only

one brand and price for each line item bid. Vendor is responsible for indicating unit size, units per case, price

per unit, and a per case price and total price for each item bid. If there is any discrepancy between the price per

unit and the price per case extension and/or the total price, the unit price shall be considered binding and the

case price and/or total will be adjusted accordingly. If bidding equipment other than that specified, bidder

shall include descriptive literature or manufacturer(s) specification sheet and state alternate brand and

model number of item being bid.

9. ALL BIDS SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY BID SECURITY IN THE FORM OF A BID

BOND, CERTIFIED CHECK, CASHIER’S CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT

OF FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE BID. BIDS WILL NOT BE

CONSIDERED UNLESS THE REQUIRED BID BOND OR CHECK IS ATTACHED.

10. If submitting bid electronically, then bid security must be in the form of an original, fully, executed

bid bond only. A copy of the fully, executed bid bond must be included in your bid documents and the original

bid bond must be received by the St. Tammany Parish School Board Office within 48 hours of the bid

opening. No cashier’s check, certified check or money order will be accepted for an electronic bid. Failure

to comply will cause your bid to be non-responsive.

11. A Performance Bond in the total amount of the orders, which will be based on the estimated quantities given,

will be required from the successful bidder(s) prior to orders being placed.

12. Successful bidder must consent to and yield to the exclusive venue and jurisdiction of the 22nd Judicial

District Court for the Parish of St. Tammany, and waive any and all claims of entitlement to removal of any

case from this jurisdiction, including any removal to any Federal Court, in connection with any proposal or bid.

13. School Food funds may be used to make purchases from this bid. As such, Contract Provisions for

Procurement Contracts will be applicable and shall be considered part of the bid documents.

14. The attached Certification Regarding Debarment/Suspension, Certificate of Independent Price

Determination, Certificate Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Non-Collusion Statement

and the Firearm Anti-Discriminatory Act 581 Form must be completed and returned with your bid. Failure to

comply will cause your bid to be non-responsive.

15. The quantities listed on the bid form are estimates based on purchases made during the 2025-2026 school

year. The estimates do not indicate the actual quantity that will be ordered. Actual requirements may be more

or less than the quantities listed. The awarded bidder(s) will be required to fill all orders placed regardless of the

estimated quantity shown. Items bid with minimum order quantities will not be considered.

16. Samples, where called for, must be submitted with bid. All samples shall be delivered to the St.

Tammany Parish School Board, Attn: Purchasing Department, 321 N. Theard Street, Covington, LA 70433.

Each sample shall be labeled with bidder’s name, bid number, bid line number and item number, name

brand, model number and manufacturer brand. Samples submitted must be the exact product(s) to be

delivered should the bid be awarded (i.e. color, size or thickness). Bidders will be notified when samples can

be picked up after evaluation.

17. If bidding items other than that specified, samples submitted must be the exact product(s) to be

delivered should the bid be awarded. (i.e., color, thickness, size, etc.) Complete manufacturer(s) specification

sheet and/or descriptive literature and catalog cuts must be submitted with sample(s). Bidders will be notified

when samples can be picked up after evaluation. Failure to submit samples and manufacturer(s) specification

sheet and/or descriptive literature may be sole cause for rejection of bid.

18. Supply Orders, for each school, shall originate from the school food service department at Central Office.

Back orders will not be accepted. In no event shall delivery be made without proper authorization from the

Central Office. Vendors shall not accept orders from individual school employees. Only orders for St.

Tammany Parish School Board use with payment of all invoices to be made using School Board funds shall be

allowed. Selling to individual school employees shall be cause for the immediate cancellation of all items

awarded to the violating vendor. The next low bidder(s) will then be awarded these items.

19. Each vendor's invoice shall be signed after the merchandise has been checked in by an authorized cafeteria

representative. The driver shall not leave without the invoice signed. Invoices for the items delivered shall be

submitted by the vendor in duplicate to the place of delivery. Customer copy shall be original with a unique

invoice number. Invoice number shall not be repeated for a minimum of three years. Invoice shall reflect brand

and item code of product delivered. Invoices shall accompany each delivery - NO EXCEPTIONS. Vendors shall

not submit invoices directly to St. Tammany School Food Service.

20. Statements must be sent to C.J. Schoen AdministrativeComplex, Attn: School Food Service Dept., 321

North Theard Street, Covington, LA 70433, for one (1) calendar month of deliveries. Ship dates and invoice

dates are not to be used as delivery dates. Payment will be due 30 days from date of statement.

21. The successful bidder(s) shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance within fifteen days after award of bid but

prior to start of service. Certificate should provide for:

a. Comprehensive General Liability - $1,000,000.00combined single limit. Coverage to include

premises, operations, contractor's protective liability, products and completed operation,

contractual liability.

b. Comprehensive General Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum limits of Bodily

Injury - Each Person $1,000,000.00, Bodily Injury - Each Occurrence $1,000,000.00,

Property Damage - Each Occurrence $1,000,000.00. Coverage shall be written to include all owned,

non-owned and hired vehicles.

c. Workers Compensation - State of Louisiana , Employer's Liability, Statutory requirements

$1,000,000.00.

22. It is the intent of the specifications to invite bids on high quality merchandise. Mentioning a brand,

manufacturer, and number is done only to establish the standard or quality desired. It is not the intent to

eliminate brands of equal quality but instead to set forth and convey to prospective bidders the general style,

type, character and quality of theproduct desired.

23. The School Board reserves the right to select a higher priced item where, in the judgment of the School

Board, such item is of superior quality or design or would be more suitable for the purpose intended. The School

Board further reserves the right to adjust quantities by increasing or decreasing and to reject any and all bids.

24. The School Board reserves the right to obtain clarification of a vendor's bid or to obtain additional

information necessary to properly evaluate their bid. Failure of a vendor to respond, within forty-eight 48 hours,

to such a request for additional information or clarification may result in rejection of the vendor's bid.

FOOD SERVICE SUPPLIES BID

ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL

BOARD COVINGTON, LOUISIANA

SPECIFICATIONS/BID L289 FORM – SUPPLIES (OTHER THAN FOOD)

BID OPENING DATE: _July 7, 2026____________________

BID PRICES FIRM FROM: _August 3, 2026______ TO: __June 30, 2026___________

BID STOCK

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ITEM/SPECIFICATION

FOOD SERVING PRODUCTS

(PROCESSING ITEMS)

7000 BAG, Brown, Size 6#

BAG, French Fry, White

7088 Paper, 5.5” X 1” X 4”, Open

Top, Made from Grease

Resistant Paper

BAG, Sandwich, white paper,

7005 7"x6-1/2", open top. Made

from Grease Resistant

Paper

BAKING CUPS, white,

7007

premium-grade, dry, wax

treated paper, size: Blank 4-

1/2", Bottom 2", Wall 1-1/4"

7010 CUPS, Soufflé, paper, wax

treated, 2 oz. size

7011 CUPS, Soufflé, paper, wax

treated 4 oz. size.

ESTIMATED

APPROVED BRAND QUANTITY

B&H BH-B06;

Ross & Wallace

6# Natural;

Inteplast

IG-KRFTPB6#

Fischer #606

Fischer FPP-508

500 packs

(500/pack)

500 packs

(1,000/pack)

300 boxes

(1,000/box)

Royal RP-200-45

10 cases

(10,000/case)

Dart/Solo 200-2050;

Genpak F200

Genpak F400;

Dart/Solo 400-2050

30 cases

(5,000/case)

40 cases

(5,000/case)

EQUAL

BRAND

UNIT

SIZE

UNITS

PER

CASE

PRICE

PER

UNIT

PRICE

PER

CASE

TOTAL

PRICE

BID STOCK

LINE

ITEM/SPECIFICATION

7012 CUPS, Soufflé, paper, wax

treated 5.5 oz. size.

APPROVED BRAND

Genpak F550;

Dart/Solo 550-2050

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

50 cases

(5,000/case)

*CUPS, Insulated, Styrofoam,

7014 EPS(Expanded Polystyrene), Dart 14J16

Flush Filled, 16 oz.

*LIDS, HIPS, (High Impact

Poly- styrene),translucent,

7026 Straw Slot to fit 12, 14, 16 oz.

Dart 16SL

Styrofoam Flush Filled Cup

15 cases

(1,000/case)

10 cases

(1,000/case)

*CUPS, Insulated, Styrofoam,

7013 EPS(Expanded Polystyrene), Dart 10J10

Flush Filled,10 oz.

*LIDS, HIPS, (High Impact

7024 Polystyrene), Translucent,

Straw Slot to fits, 6-10 oz.

Dart 12SL

Dart 10SL

125 cases

(1,000/case)

50 cases

(1,000/case)

*CUPS, Insulated, Styrofoam,

7015 EPS(Expanded Polystyrene), Dart 6SJ12

Flush Filled 6 oz.

150 cases

(1,000/case)

*LIDS, HIPS, (High Impact

7027 Polystyrene), White, Vented

to fit , 6 -12 oz. Styrofoam

Flush Filled Cup

Dart 12JL

100 cases

(1,000/case)

*CUPS, Insulated, Styrofoam,

7060 EPS(Expanded Polystyrene), Dart 4J6

Flush Filled, 4 oz.

96 cases

(1,000/case)

*LIDS, White, Vented, HIPS,

7061 (High Impact Polystyrene),

to fit 6 oz.

DART 6JL

75 cases

(1,000/case)

*CUPS, Clear, Plastic, PET,

7009 (Polyethylene Teraphthalate), DART/Solo TP10D

Crack- Resistant , ColdCup10 oz.

20 cases

(1,000/case)

EQUAL

BRAND

UNIT

SIZE

UNITS

PER

CASE

FOOD SERVICE SUPPLIES BID

PRICE

PER

UNIT

PRICE

PER

CASE

TOTAL

PRICE

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