What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Tulsa, OK requires a vendor to provide perishable food products for warehouse delivery to support its Child Nutrition Program. The requested scope includes CN-labeled all-beef lower sodium frankfurters and low-fat chicken corn dogs, mini cinnamon bagels with cream cheese, cheesy mac bites, southern style biscuit dough, plain English muffins, garlic toast, Texas toast, hamburger buns, individually wrapped banana bread, maple pancake sandwiches with egg and cheese, soft light cream cheese, and grade A unsalted butter. The buyer limits eligibility to onshore USA organizations and expects offsite performance of the work. Vendors must submit all questions no later than October 12, 2026. The buyer seeks proposals for the budget rather than stating a fixed amount.
Scope of work
- Perishable food products for Child Nutrition Program
- Frankfurter, all beef, lower sodium preferred
- Mini cinnamon bagels with cream cheese
- Cheesy mac bites
- Southern style bulk biscuit dough
- Plain english muffins
- Sliced garlic toast and Texas toast
- Hamburger buns, banana bread, maple pancake sandwiches, low fat chicken corn dogs, cream cheese light, and unsalted butter
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Price -Per case/serving | 36 pts |
| Quality – CN label compliance and USDA grade standards as well as previous experience | 30 pts |
| Variety and availability of food items that meet CNP requirements, lead time and order size requirements | 19 pts |
| Minimum shipment requirement | 5 pts |
| Lead time | 5 pts |
| References | 5 pts |
Minimum qualifications
- Capable of providing and delivering specified perishable food items
- Compliance with food safety, HACCP, traceability, and recall plan requirements
- Compliance with USDA regulations and Child Nutrition Program guidelines
Documents to include with your response
- Part 1, Price Proposal (Attachment A)
- Ingredient labeling and nutritional analysis
- Documentation for Buy American exemption/origin if applicable
- Attachment B - Vendor Information & Delivery Requirements Form
- Attachment C - References (at least 3)
- Attachment D - Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Attachment E - Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Attachment F - Validation
- Attachment G - Nonkickback Affidavit Form
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically through Beacon Bid portal at https://www.beaconbid.com/solicitations/tulsa-public-schools/open. No paper, email, or fax submissions accepted.