Sealed bids will be received by the Child Nutrition Director, Ouachita Parish School Board, 920 Thomas Road, West Monroe, LA  71292, or P.O. Box 2957, West Monroe, LA 71294 until 10:00 A.M. C.S.T. Friday February 21, 2025.  Beginning at 10:00 A.M. bids will be will be publicly opened:

RFP FS1-26 CNPC USDA Commodity Processing Proposal

Bid information can be obtained from Ouachita Parish System, Child Nutrition Program Director, Jo Lynne Correro, 920 Thomas Road, West Monroe, LA 71292, phone 318-398-1990; email: [email protected]. This is a Request for Proposal.  Award will be based on the highest overall score to the most qualified responsive bidder. The OPSB Child Nutrition Services reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids as prescribed by Statute. 

Ouachita Parish School Board is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 

Bidders also have the option to submit bids electronically.  To submit a bid electronically, bidders   must   register at Central Bidding by visiting either https://www.centralbidding.com or https://www.centralauctionhouse.com .    For technical questions relating to the electronic bidding process for Central Bidding call Support 833.412.5717.  Fees to submit electronically may apply.  Payments of fees are the responsibility of the bidder.  Submission of an electronic bid requires an electronic bid bond and a digital signature.

Additional Notes/Requirements

Participants must be approved by USDA as a USA Food processor.