PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Lafayette Parish School System Purchasing Department located at 202 Rue Iberville, Lafayette, LA 70508, or electronically at www.centerlinebidconnect.com until 2:00 p.m. CST on July 1, 2026. Bids received after this date and time will not be considered. Delivery to any department other than the Purchasing Department may result in non-consideration. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the LPSS Purchasing Department Conference Room for the following: Food Service Supplies (Rebid-Remaining Items) Bid# 53-26A Sealed bids shall be clearly marked: Food Service Supplies (Rebid-Remaining Items) Bid# 53-26A Opening: July 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST Complete Bid Documents may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.centerlinebidconnect.com. All electronic bids shall be submitted by the due date and time stated above. Questions regarding the electronic bidding process should be directed to Centerline at 504-291-5738 or by email at bidconnect@centerline.co. Addenda, if any, will be posted at www.centerlinebidconnect.com. It shall be the responsibility of all prospective bidders to check this website for any addenda issued before the bid opening. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the bid documents. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time for opening, except as permitted under La. R.S. 38:2214(C). The Lafayette Parish School System reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in bids received when such is in the best interest of the School System. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2251, a preference of up to ten percent (10%) may be applied to products manufactured, produced, grown, or assembled in Louisiana when such products meet or exceed the specifications of this bid. Award of this contract is subject to the availability of funds. The Lafayette Parish School System strongly encourages the participation of minority-owned and small business enterprises. Lafayette Parish School System Kristie Sam, Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator Advertisement Dates: June 15, 2026 June 22, 2026 191039-JUN 15 -22-2T $