Bid guide
How to Bid on USDA Commodity Processing for Albuquerque Public Schools
What APS is buying
Albuquerque Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services is seeking manufacturers to process USDA-donated commodity foods into finished products for APS school meal programs. The work must follow applicable USDA regulations, food safety standards, and APS requirements.
The contract term is June 1, 2027, through May 31, 2028. This opportunity may suit manufacturers with experience processing food products for institutional meal programs.
Key dates and the deadline
Questions are due November 11, 2026. The proposal deadline is December 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Submit through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Check the solicitation for the precise submission instructions and allow time to complete the portal steps.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFP is aimed at qualified food manufacturers that can turn USDA-donated commodities into finished foods. Relevant experience may include food processing, food safety, and work with school meal programs.
Before responding, confirm that your firm can meet the USDA rules, food safety standards, and APS requirements stated in the solicitation.
How to access and respond
Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is required to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.
Review the solicitation materials and any addenda, then submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs before the deadline.
Prepare a clear, competitive response
Read the full notice carefully and use its instructions to organize your response. Address each requirement directly, including how your processing services will meet the applicable USDA, food safety, and APS requirements.
Explain your relevant manufacturing and food-processing experience with specific examples. Check that your response is complete, consistent with the solicitation, and submitted successfully before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Albuquerque Public Schools; the original posting controls.