Advertisement for Bids
Notice is hereby given that a sealed bid will be received by the Lafayette Parish School System by
the Purchasing Department located at 113 Chaplin Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508 for the following as
delineated on the Proposal Form:
Bids will be marked as follows:
Milk:
Bid #22-2225
Opening: Thursday, 4/28/2022 @ 2:00 PM CST
Bread:
Bid #22-2226
Opening: Thursday, 4/28/2022 @ 2:30 PM CST

Bid #22-2225 consists of the following: Providing milk and milk products to be used in the area
school cafeterias.
Bid #22-2226 consists of the following: Providing bread and bread products to be used in the area
school cafeterias.
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above stated time and date in the Personnel
Conference Room of the Lafayette Parish School System Office Building.
Complete bidding documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department of the Lafayette
Parish School System located at 113 Chaplin Drive, Lafayette, LA. Bid information may also be
viewed online at https://www.lpssonline.com/departments/business-services/purchasing under ‘Bid
Specifications’ and electronic bids may be submitted online at http://www.centralauctionhouse.com.

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 procurements 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.

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
Lee Francis
Purchasing Agent