Request for Bids
Bread Products: SY 2026-2027
The Bondurant- Farrar Community School District is seeking bids for Bread Products for the
2026-2027 school year.
The purpose of Bondurant-Farrar Community School District (herein after referred to as BFCSD)
Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to solicit competitive bids from qualified suppliers (herein after referred to as
“vendor” or “contractor” or “bidder”) for Bread products.
BFCSD intends to award a contract to the most responsive and responsible vendor whose bid
conforms to meeting the minimum requirements of the bid request in accordance to the
specifications, general and specific terms and conditions, general instructions, and the conditions of
purchase as contained in this Invitation for Bid (herein after referred to as “IFB”) and addenda.
Bids will be accepted until June 17th, 2026
Contact Dave Walker at walkerd@bfschools.org for more information.
Submit Invitation to Bid to:
David Walker, Nutrition Director
300 Garfield St. SW
Bondurant, IA 50035
No oral bids will be accepted. The Bondurant-Farrar Community School District reserves the right
to reject any or all bids submitted and to accept the bids deemed to be in the best interest of the
school district in its sole and absolute discretion.
Full details are included in the below attachment.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement - In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its
Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA
programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex,
disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity
conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program
information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should
contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are
deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal
Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made
available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a
letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the
form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed
form or letter to USDA by:
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax: (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Iowa Non-Discrimination Statement - It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate
on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by
the Iowa Code section 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances
related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil
Rights Commission, Grimes State Office building, 400 E. 14th St. Des Moines, IA
50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Greetings School Food Authorities:
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SECTION 1- INTRODUCTION
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Background
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5 Intent of the Invitation for Bid (IFB)
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6 Contract Type
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7 Specifications
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SECTION 2: ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
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1.1 Issuing Officer
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8 Procurement Timetable
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9 Questions, Request for Clarification and Suggested Changes
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10 Response to Inquiries
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11 Amendment to the IFB and Withdrawal of the IFB
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12 Cost to Prepare the IFB
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13 Rejection of IFB
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14 Reservation of Rights
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15 Public Disclosure of IFB Contents
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16 IFB Clarification Process
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17 Vendor Disqualification
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18 Regulations
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SECTION 3: VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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2.1 Requirements
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19 Federal Procurement Requirements
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20 Business Ethics
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21 Processed Product Documentation
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2.1.1
Product Formulation Statements19
2.1.2
CN Labels19
22 Ordering Procedures
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SECTION 4: FORMAT AND CONTENT OF THE BID
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3.1 Instructions
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