Miscellaneous Foods

Location: Maryland
Posted: Jul 6, 2026
Due: Jul 22, 2026
Agency: Montgomery County Public Schools
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 89 - Subsistence (Food)
Solicitation No: 9140.5
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Bid/RFP Number: 9140.5
Solicitation Title

Miscellaneous Foods

Due Date & Time

07/22/2026 02:00 PM

Contract Type

Bid

Buyer E-mail

Tammy_M_Jarman@mcpsmd.org

Description

The specifications contained herein are intended to cover the furnishing and delivery of Miscellaneous Food Items to be delivered to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Department of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS) Warehouse, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland or any other individual location within Montgomery County Maryland.

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07/01/2026
Page 1 of 13

Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9140 From:09/01/2026 07/01/2026
To: 08/31/2027 Page 1 of 13
Miscellaneous Foods Cycle No: 5
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310,
39354, 39356
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
41896 Apples, fresh, diced, bulk 16 oz bag. Must meet 1000 Case
requirements for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
Clean label and no artificial preservatives.
Refrigerated fresh with a minimum of 14 days shelf
life upon delivery.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Peterson Farms #203027, 10/case
41895 Apples, fresh, sliced, bulk 16 oz bag. Must meet 1000 Case
requirements for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
Clean label and no artificial preservatives.
Refrigerated fresh with a minimum of 14 days shelf
life upon delivery.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Petersen Farms #203026, 10/case

07/01/2026
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9140 From:09/01/2026 07/01/2026
To: 08/31/2027 Page 2 of 13
Miscellaneous Foods Cycle No: 5
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310,
39354, 39356
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
24448 Apples, fresh, sliced, individually wrapped (IW) 2 oz 28000 Case
portion.
Must meet requirements for Child Nutrition (CN)
programs and credit as 12 cup Fruit. Clean label
and no artificial preservatives. Refrigerated fresh
with a minimum of 14 days shelf life upon delivery.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D
As: Peterson Farms #203102, 100/case
45435 Brazilian Cheese Bites, gluten free, bite-sized, 500 case
crispy-on-the-outside and fluffy-on-the inside bread
bites made from tapioca starch and cheese.
Individually quick frozen (IQF) with a light golden
crust. Heat and serve. No trans fat, no artificial
flavors, colors or preservatives. Must meet Child
Nutrition (CN) requirements and be Smart Snack
compliant.
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Bread & Bread Cheese Bites PDB-25

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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9140 From:09/01/2026 07/01/2026
To: 08/31/2027 Page 3 of 13
Miscellaneous Foods Cycle No: 5
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310,
39354, 39356
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
37851 Cheese Cubes/Snacks, Reduced Fat Cheddar, 2000 Case
Reduced Fat Colby Jack, 1 oz/serving, individual
wrapped (IW). Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate
for Child Nutrition (CN) programs. List all varieties
available.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #44113/#44115
39500 Cheese, Mild Cheddar, reduced fat, sliced, 100 Case
Readi-Pac, packed 8-1.50 lb./case. Credits as 1 oz
Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN)
programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #44224

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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9140 From:09/01/2026 07/01/2026
To: 08/31/2027 Page 4 of 13
Miscellaneous Foods Cycle No: 5
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310,
39354, 39356
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
39957 Cheese, Mild Cheddar, shredded, pasteurized 1500 Case
processed. Packed 4-5 lb./case. Credits as 1 oz
Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN)
programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #41749
39497 Cheese, Mozzarella, shredded, low moisture, part 400 Case
skim, pasteurized. processed. Packed 4-5 lb./case.
Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate for Child
Nutrition (CN) programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes # 41698

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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9140 From:09/01/2026 07/01/2026
To: 08/31/2027 Page 5 of 13
Miscellaneous Foods Cycle No: 5
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310,
39354, 39356
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
39560 Cheese, pasteurized processed American, reduced 1500 Case
fat, reduced sodium, sliced (0.50 oz. each), 32
slices/lb. Two slices (2) credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat
Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #46018
39499 Cheese, Pepper Jack, reduced fat, sliced, 500 Case
Readi-Pac, packed 8-1.50 lb./case. Credits as 1 oz
Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN)
programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #44238

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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9140 From:09/01/2026 07/01/2026
To: 08/31/2027 Page 6 of 13
Miscellaneous Foods Cycle No: 5
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310,
39354, 39356
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
37853 Cheese, Sharp American, shredded, pasteurized 1500 Case
processed. Packed 4-5 lb./case. Credits as 1 oz
Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN)
programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #41725
41897 Cheese, Swiss, reduced fat, sliced Readi-Pac, 200 Case
packed 8-1.5 lb./case. Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat
Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #44261

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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9140 From:09/01/2026 07/01/2026
To: 08/31/2027 Page 7 of 13
Miscellaneous Foods Cycle No: 5
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310,
39354, 39356
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
45434 Croutons, seasoned dried bread cubes, golden 800 case
brown in color. Consistent shape and size of 12"
square cubes. Individually wrapped (IW). Minimum
6-12 months shelf life upon delivery. Must submit
documentation that shows Child Nutrition (CN)
program crediting.
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Marzetti Baked Croutons IW #140015
45437 Fruit filled whole grain rich buttery puff pastry. Light, 2500 case
golden brown exterior, ready to heat and serve.
Lower sodium, lower fat and lower sugar preferred.
Clean label, no artificial colors or flavors. Must meet
Child Nutrition (CN) requirements for crediting as 2
oz. eq. Grains. Compliant with Buy American
requirements.
List quantity/case and cost/case for both IW and
bulk pack.
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As:
Bread & Bread Apple Pastry #60
Bread & Bread Guava Pastry
Buena Vista Guava & Apple Croissant #50277

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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9140 From:09/01/2026 07/01/2026
To: 08/31/2027 Page 8 of 13
Miscellaneous Foods Cycle No: 5
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310,
39354, 39356
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
45433 Low moisture shredded parmesan made from hard 300 case
granular cheese. Lower sodium and lower fat
preferred. Packed 12-30 oz/case.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________
State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #41744
37902 Potatoes, instant dehydrated, non-clumping, shelf 500 Case
stable. 100% Idaho potatoes, fortified with Vitamin
C, lower sodium, no trans fat. Must meet
requirements for Child Nutrition programs (12 cup
serving should provide 12 cup of starchy vegetable.)
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Idahoan #29700223133

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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9140 From:09/01/2026 07/01/2026
To: 08/31/2027 Page 9 of 13
Miscellaneous Foods Cycle No: 5
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310,
39354, 39356
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
37907 Sauce Base, Bechamel/White Cream, dry blend, 300 Bag
instant or cook off, shelf life six (6) months or longer.
Bulk pack, 25# or larger bag, not to exceed 55#. No
MSG, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Midas Foods International, LS Cream Sauce
AS295F30
45439 Sauce Base, Brown Gravy, dry blend, instant or 50 Bag
cook off, shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk
pack, 20# bag. No MSG, zero trans fat, lower
sodium preferred.
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D
37905 Sauce Base, General Tso's, dry blend, instant or 50 Bag
cook off, shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk
pack, 25# or larger bag, not to exceed 55#. No
MSG, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Midas Foods International, General Tso's
AS316C30

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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9140 From:09/01/2026 07/01/2026
To: 08/31/2027 Page 10 of 13
Miscellaneous Foods Cycle No: 5
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310,
39354, 39356
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
37910 Sauce Base, Orange Chipotle, dry blend, instant or 100 Bag
cook off, shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk
pack, 25# or larger bag, not to exceed 55#. No
MSG, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Midas Foods International, Orange Chipotle
AS815C30
37904 Sauce Base, Sweet & Sour, dry blend, instant or 50 Bag
cook off, shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk
pack, 25# or larger bag, not to exceed 55#. No
MSG, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Midas Foods International, AS312N30
37906 Sauce Base, Teriyaki, dry blend, instant or cook off, 100 Bag
shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk pack, 25# or
larger bag, not to exceed 55#. No MSG, zero trans
fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section D.
As: Midas Foods International, Teriyaki AS319C30

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