Invitation to Bid, FS Bread Supply 2026-2027

Location:	Idaho
Posted:	Mar 17, 2026
Due:	Apr 9, 2026
Agency:	Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	89 - Subsistence (Food)
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Administration Offices

3115 Pole Line Road

Pocatello, Idaho

INVITATION TO BID

SPECIFICATIONS

2026-2027

BREAD SUPPLY

BIDS WITH CONDITIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Proposals Due:

April 9, 2026

4:00 PM

Bid Opening:

April 10, 2026

10:00 AM

INVITATION TO BID

FOOD SERVICE

BREAD SUPPLY 2026-2027

Proposals for Food Service, Bread Supply Items for the 2026-2027 school year will be received by a

representative of the Board of Trustees of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No.25, Bannock County,

Idaho, at 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, Idaho 83201, until 10:00 AM on April 10, 2026.

Specifications or additional details, (including bid forms), may be secured at 3115 Pole Line Road,

Pocatello, Idaho, 83201. All bids must be on the forms furnished, all blank spaces filled in, and signed with

the name and address of the Bidder. No unqualified bids will be read

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities, or to accept

the bid or bids deemed best for School District No. 25, Bannock County, Pocatello, Idaho.

Renae Johnson, Clerk

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25

To be published on the dates of:

March 17, 2026

March 24, 2026

IDAHO STATE JOURNAL

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT:

Notices, conditions and specifications issued incident to the proposal to purchase Bread for the

2026-2027 school year, described herein, together with the purchase policies of

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25, are on file for examination in the Office of the

Director of Business Operations, shall form a part of the contract conditions.

NATURE OF CONTRACT:

Specifications are technical for purposes of establishing high standards of line item material

purchasing. Bidders shall indicate the manufacturer's brand names where specified in their

proposals. All items bid or under contract stipulate there is no guarantee, promise or

commitment to any quantity estimated or service to be rendered other than materials, supplies,

equipment or labor authorized by direct orders.

Contracts for purchase will be put into effect by means of a purchase order executed by the

Director of Business Operations after tabulations are compiled and approval is made by the

Board of Trustees. Contracts will be for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Summer

delivery will be required for the summer lunch program.

The bidder who is awarded the bid may, at his option, subcontract to other suppliers as he deems

necessary. All billing for all products awarded by this bid must be a single monthly billing from

the bidder who is awarded the bid. The successful bidder will be responsible for all actions of his

subcontractor.

The Buy American provision was added to the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) by Section

104(d) of the William F. Goodling Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-

336). Section 12(n) to the NSLA (42 USC 1760(n)), requiring school food authorities (SFAs) to

purchase, to the maximum extent practicable, domestic commodity or product.

The Buy American provision (7 CFR Part 210.21(d)) is one of the procurement standards SFAs

must comply with when purchasing commercial food products served in the school meals

programs.

Where domestic products subject to the Buy American Provision are awarded but the awarded

bidder seeks to supply non-domestic product, the vendor must seek preauthorization from

School District No. 25, Food Services Department, for such items, including tan explanation

supporting the change or product. The District reserves the right to research all such requests

and approve or refuse the application for alternative products, and seek Provision-compliant

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supply otherwise. Awarded bidders who fail to perform under the supply agreement as

stipulated under Buy American requirements shall be considered in default of the agreement

and subject to penalties under default rules as specified herein.

The bidder who is awarded the bid may, at his option, subcontract to other suppliers as he

deems necessary. All billing for all products awarded by this bid must be single monthly billing

from the bidder who is awarded the bid. The successful bidder will be responsible for all

actions of his subcontractor.

QUALITY OF MATERIALS:

It is specifically understood that products offered at the time of bidding shall be equal to State

and Federal Lunch requirements. Substitutions or major alterations must be indicated upon the

proposal sheet at the time of bid submission.

All pricing will be priced to the unit of measurement specified herein or the bid will not be

considered.

SAMPLES must be submitted with the name of Company origin and/or Broker/Manufacturer

origin clearly marked on all samples for proper consideration. For best consideration, samples

should be submitted by April 3, 2026.

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE:

Refer all questions to Heather Canfield, Food Service Coordinator/Purchaser at (208) 235-3256

or e-mail at: canfiehe@sd25.us. Contact with other district staff, Board of Trustees, or

Administration will be by written permission only.

RESPONSIBILITY OF VENDOR:

Vendor must supply references as to service provided other institutions or must have a

satisfactory record as a previous supplier to Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25.

Each contractor shall be responsible for the delivery of materials of such quality and in

quantities as is specified. Supplier quoting shall submit with their bid full nutritional

information, including all USDA mandated C/N labeling or signed manufacturer’s formulation

statements. The bidder shall submit his bid on the proposal form furnished and shall plainly

mark on the envelope:

"BID – BREAD SUPPLY”

TO BE OPENED ON APRIL 10, 2026 AT 10:00 AM

Bids not delivered by Vendors at time of bid opening must be received by mail or in office no

later than 4:00 PM on April 9, 2026, the last working day before the bid opening to ensure receipt

prior to formal bid opening.

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CONDITIONAL BIDS OR BIDS WITH STIPULATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

DELIVERY:

Delivery will be accepted on an “as needed” basis, according to orders placed by the School

Food Service Purchaser. No drop shipments will be accepted. All proposals must include the

F.O.B. cost of the transportation to the Warehouse of School District No. 25, 3115 Pole Line

Road, Pocatello, Idaho.

PAYMENTS:

Prices must remain firm as quoted by supplier for items procured July 1, 2026 through June 30,

2027. Vendor will be responsible for invoicing School Food Service. Application for payment on

or before the 25th of the month shall be paid by the 15th of the following month. Application for

payment dated after the 25th of the month shall be paid within 30 days of the following month.

OBJECTIONS:

Written objections to specifications or bid procedures must be received by the clerk, secretary,

or other authorized official of the District at least one (1) business day before the date and time

upon which bids are scheduled to be received, per Idaho Code Section 68-2806(c).

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Vendor selection on this project will be evaluated based on the following:

1) Price

2) Vendor reputation for providing quality materials on a timely basis.

3) Vendor who best meets the specified item as listed will be given priority in bidding a

specific item.

4) Multiple vendors may be awarded individual products when it serves in the best

interest of the District.

5) Specifications must be submitted at the bid opening when any substitution is made,

or the bid will be considered non-responsive.

6) Samples must be submitted with the name of the Company origin and/or

Broker/Manufacturer origin clearly marked on all samples for proper consideration.

For best consideration, samples should be submitted by April 3, 2026.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or bid/offer most

advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered.

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