ADVERTISEMENT INVITATION TO BID   Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of Rapides Parish School Board, 619 Sixth Street, P.O. BOX 7117, Alexandria, Louisiana 71306, until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 for:   "Cafeteria Fresh Produce" - RPSB BID NO. FS 10-25-26B   After stamping to acknowledge timely receipt, the proposals will be publicly opened and read by the Executive Committee and/or staff of the Rapides Parish School Board. Sole responsibility for proper delivery of any bid is that of the bidder. Any offer received after closing time (11:00 A.M., October 2, 2025) will be returned unopened.   Complete Bid Documents may be obtained from lnterflex BidAdvantage (this is a free, on-line procurement tool where Potential Bidders can respond to bid opportunities for K-12 schools and cooperatives). If a Potential Bidder needs help setting up an lnterflex profile (username/ password) or needs technical assistance at any time, please contact lnterflex at 610- 685-1775 or email jgrim@inter flex.net or ksnyder@interflex.net   Awards will not be made on the date of the proposal opening, but will be awarded by the School Board at a later meeting.   The Rapides Parish School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids for just cause. The School Board also reserves the right to reject one or more complete items in any bid.  Bid envelopes shall be marked with vendor’s name, bid name and bid number, and delivered to Purchasing Department Rapides Parish School Board 619 Sixth Street Alexandria, Louisiana 71301  By /s/ Jeff Powell /t/Jeff Powell, Superintendent Rapides Parish School Board 11666960 9/17 9/24/25 ($77.60)