| Agency: | Montgomery County Public Schools |
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| State: | Maryland |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Posted Date: | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Due Date: | May 13, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 9102.12 |
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| Bid/RFP Number: 9102.12 | |
| Solicitation Title |
A La Carte Offerings |
| Due Date & Time |
05/13/2026 02:00 PM
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| Contract Type |
Bid |
| Buyer E-mail | |
| Description |
The goal of this IFB is to expand the offerings of snack and beverage items available to students,and similar items available for adult feeding programs, such as catering and cafeterias. Snacksand beverages available for sale to students must meet the USDA Smart Snacks in Schoolsstandards and Maryland Nutrition Standards for all Foods Sold in School.
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9102 From:07/17/2026 04/22/2026
To: 07/16/2027 Page 1 of 36
A la Carte Offering Cycle No: 12
39305, 39310, 39360
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
42171 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 13000 Case
Cereal Cup, Individual Serving, 2 oz, whole grains,
credits as 2 oz equivalent grain for Child Nutrition
programs, no artificial colors, no artificial
sweeteners, no more than 6 grams of added sugar
per dry ounce, preference will be given to products
that support the requirements for less than 10% of
weekly calories coming from added sugar.
List brand/flavors, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
AS: General Mills Blueberry Chex & Honey
Cheerios, 60/case
44252 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 500 Each
Cheese Dip Cup, 1 oz MMA eq individual serving,
shelf stable, no artificial ingredients, no MSG, no
added sugar, prefer to award to a vendor with
multiple flavors available, prefer to award to a local
vendor.
List brand/flavors, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E
AS: Highland Beef Farms, 240/case
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9102 From:07/17/2026 04/22/2026
To: 07/16/2027 Page 2 of 36
A la Carte Offering Cycle No: 12
39305, 39310, 39360
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
45394 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 3000 Case
Chips, Corn, individually packaged, 1.4 -1.5 oz,
walking taco style packaging, made with corn, no
MSG, no artificial colors/dyes. Must credit as 2 oz
equivalent grains for Child Nutrition programs.
List flavors, pack size and cost/case.
May award multiple flavors.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
As: Frito Corn Chips Walking Taco, 60/case
45396 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 6500 Case
Chips, individually packaged, 0.875 oz, tortilla style,
reduced fat, oven baked, must credit as 1.25 oz
grain equivalent for Child Nutrition programs, no
MSG, no artificial colors/dyes. Must be USDA Smart
Snacks compliant.
List brand, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
AS: Tostitos Baked Scoops, 72/case
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9102 From:07/17/2026 04/22/2026
To: 07/16/2027 Page 3 of 36
A la Carte Offering Cycle No: 12
39305, 39310, 39360
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
45387 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 4000 Case
Chips, individually packaged, 1 oz bag, whole grain
rich, reduced fat, spicy or cheesy flavor profile, no
MSG, no artificial colors/dyes. Must be USDA
Smart Snacks compliant at all grade levels.
List flavors, pack size and cost/case.
May award multiple flavors.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
AS: Doritos RF Flamas, Sweet Chili, Siracha, Wild
White Nacho, 72/case
45392 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 1500 Case
Chips, Pita Style, individually packaged, 1.375 oz,
made with whole grains, credits as 2.00 oz
equivalent grains for Child Nutrition programs. No
MSG, no artificial colors/dyes.
List flavors, pack size and cost/case.
May award multiple flavors.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
As: Stacy's Multigrain Pita Chips, 64/case
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9102 From:07/17/2026 04/22/2026
To: 07/16/2027 Page 4 of 36
A la Carte Offering Cycle No: 12
39305, 39310, 39360
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
45389 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 4000 Case
Chips, Potato, individually packaged, 1.37 oz bag,
whole grain rich, reduced fat, potato must be first
ingredient, no MSG, no artificial colors/dyes. Must
be USDA Smart Snacks compliant at all grade
levels.
List flavors, pack size and cost/case.
May award multiple flavors.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
AS: Frito Lay RF Kettle Chips, 64/case
45403 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 500 Case
Cookie, fully baked, individually packaged, shelf
stable, multiple flavors accepted, 1.0-1.5 oz, must
be USDA Smart Snacks compliant, no artificial
colors, no artificial dyes, no artificial sweeteners.
List brand/flavors, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9102 From:07/17/2026 04/22/2026
To: 07/16/2027 Page 5 of 36
A la Carte Offering Cycle No: 12
39305, 39310, 39360
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
45402 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 500 Case
Cookie/Brownie combo, individually packaged, 1.5
oz, must be greater than or equal to 51% whole
grain, credits as 1 oz equivalent grain for Child
Nutrition programs, USDA Smart Snacks compliant.
List brand/flavors, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
As: Buena Vista WG Brookee, 96/case
45404 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 1200 Case
Crackers, Graham, must be greater than or equal to
51% whole grain, credits as 1 oz equivalent grain for
Child Nutrition programs, no artificial colors/dyes,
must be USDA Smart Snacks compliant at all grade
levels.
List brand/flavors, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
As: General Mills Chat Snax, 210/case
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9102 From:07/17/2026 04/22/2026
To: 07/16/2027 Page 6 of 36
A la Carte Offering Cycle No: 12
39305, 39310, 39360
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
39110 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 1800 Case
Crackers, savory, 1.0 oz, individually packaged,
must be greater than or equal to 51% whole grain,
credits as 1 oz equivalent grain for Child Nutrition
programs, USDA Smart Snacks compliant at all
grade levels.
List brand/flavors, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
As: Cheez-It Crackers, 175/case
45405 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 1800 Case
Crackers, savory, individually packaged, must be
greater than or equal to 51% whole grain, credits as
2 oz equivalent grain for Child Nutrition programs,
USDA Smart Snacks compliant at all grade levels.
List brand/flavors, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9102 From:07/17/2026 04/22/2026
To: 07/16/2027 Page 7 of 36
A la Carte Offering Cycle No: 12
39305, 39310, 39360
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
45406 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 1000 Case
Crackers, sweet, individually packaged, must be
greater than or equal to 51% whole grain, credits as
2 oz equivalent grain for Child Nutrition programs,
no artificial colors, flavors and no hydrogenated oils.
USDA Smart Snacks compliant at all grade levels.
List brand/flavors, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
AS: Educational Snacks, 120/case
45399 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 4000 Case
Crispy Rice Treat, Whole Grain Rich, individually
packaged, 0.42 oz, less than or equal to 50 calories
per serving, must be USDA Smart Snacks compliant
for all grade levels, must remain soft for a minimum
of 6 months from delivery, shelf stable.
List brand/flavors, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
AS: Kellogg's Rice Krispy Treat Whole Grain Mini,
600/case
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9102 From:07/17/2026 04/22/2026
To: 07/16/2027 Page 8 of 36
A la Carte Offering Cycle No: 12
39305, 39310, 39360
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
45401 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 500 Case
Dried Fruit Bar, individually packaged, must credit
as 1/2 cup fruit, must be USDA Smart Snacks
compliant, no artificial color, no artificial flavors, only
fruit as ingredients.
List brand/flavors, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Delivery Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
As: That's It Bars
45410 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 1800 Case
Fava Bean Crisps, individually packaged, 1.5oz,
provides 2 Meat/Meat Alternative or 1/2c Vegetable
(Legume) serving under the NSLP guidelines. Shelf
stable with a minimum 12-month shelf life. List all
flavors available. Product of USA. Must be made in
a nut-free facility. Minimum 10g protein, 9g dietary
fiber and maximum 380mg sodium per serving.
Calories not to exceed 190 per serving.
List brand/flavors, pack size and cost/case.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E
AS: National Food Group/Zee Zees Fava Bean
Crisps, 175/case
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To: 07/16/2027 Page 9 of 36
A la Carte Offering Cycle No: 12
39305, 39310, 39360
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
37124 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 16000 Case
Juice, 100%, sparkling 8 oz, blended juices
acceptable, canned/bottle. No added sugar or
artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors. Must meet
USDA Smart Snacks requirements.
List flavors available, pack size and cost/case.
May award multiple flavors.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
AS: Envy Sparkling Juices, 24-8 oz/case
45381 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 2500 Case
Juice, Fruit 100%, 4 oz, frozen, blended juices
acceptable. No sugar added, no artificial colors or
flavors. Must credit as 12 c fruit juice for Child
Nutrition programs.
List all flavors, pack size and cost/case.
May award multiple flavors.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
AS: Country Pure Ardmore Farms Juice Cups,
96/case
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9102 From:07/17/2026 04/22/2026
To: 07/16/2027 Page 10 of 36
A la Carte Offering Cycle No: 12
39305, 39310, 39360
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
45380 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 2500 Case
Juice, Fruit 100%, 4 oz, shelf stable, blended juices
acceptable. No sugar added, no artificial colors or
flavors. Must credit as 12 c fruit juice for Child
Nutrition programs.
List all flavors, pack size and cost/case.
May award multiple flavors.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
AS: Peterson Farms Shelf Stable Juice Cups,
96/case
36809 Delivery to DFNS Warehouse 10000 Case
Juice, Fruit 100%, 6 oz, shelf stable, blended juices
acceptable, pouch/box. No sugar added, no artificial
colors or flavors. Must meet USDA Smart Snacks
requirements.
List all flavors, pack size and cost/case.
May award multiple flavors.
State minimum order quantity, if applicable.
Samples required PRIOR to bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special
Requirements, Section E.
AS: Capri Sun, 40/case
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