ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Diocese of Alexandria Child Nutrition Program will open sealed bids for the 2026-2027 school year produce at St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd (71303). P O Box 7417, Alexandria, LA 71306. These items are for delivery to the Catholic school cafeterias within the Diocese of Alexandria and will be opened according to the following schedule.   For Bid Period July 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027   Bids Openings: April 15, 2026 Beginning at 8:30 a.m. CST Milk & Juice 8:30 a.m. Paper & Supplies 9:00 a.m. Fresh Fruit & Produce 10:00 a.m. Food 10:30 a.m.   Bid specifications and information may be obtained from the Child Nutrition Program, Diocese of Alexandria, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., P O Box 7417, Alexandria, LA 71306, 318-445-6424 ext. 234.   All bids not hand delivered must be sent by registered/certified mail to the address above. ALL BIDS MUST BE IN BY 8:30 a.m. ON APRIL 15, 2026. All bids are recorded with date and times received in the Diocese of Alexandria Child Nutrition Program Office. The public are invited to attend.   The Diocese of Alexandria Child Nutrition Program does not discriminate race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. 12141433 3/18 3/29/26 ($288.52)