ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
Notice is hereby given that a sealed bid will be received by the Purchasing Department of the Lafayette
Parish School System located at 202 Rue Iberville, Lafayette, LA 70508 for the following as delineated
on the Proposal Form:
Bids will be marked as follows:
Dry & Frozen Food Bid
Bid #23-2327
Opening: Thursday May 18, 2023 @ 1:30 PM CST

Bid #23-2327 consists of the following: Providing dry and frozen food products to be used in the LPSS
school meal programs.
Complete bidding documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department of the Lafayette Parish
School System located at 202 Rue Iberville, Lafayette, LA. Bid information may also be viewed online at
https://www.lpssonline.com/site638.php and electronic bids may be submitted online at
http://www.centralauctionhouse.com. Specifications will be available May 3, 2023. Proposal forms must
be used when submitting; all others will be rejected.
The successful bidder shall supply all required insurance with carrier(s) acceptable to the Lafayette Parish
School System.
The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with LA. R.S. 38:2212
(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this section, those stated in the Advertisement for Bids, and
those required on the bid form shall not be waived by any public entity.
The Lafayette Parish School System strongly encourages the participation of minority business
enterprises in all contracts or procurement's let by the Board for goods and services. To that end, all
contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize minority business enterprises in the purchase or
sub-contracting of materials, supplies, and services in which minority owned businesses are available.
ADVERTISEMENT DATES:
Wednesday May 3, 2023
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Kristen Crowley,
Nutrition Program Coordinator
Lafayette Parish School System, Child Nutrition Services