2nd Semester Canned and Pouched Fruits and Vegetables 2025-2026 SY

The Shelby County Board of Education (SCBE) is seeking a qualified vendor to supply canned and pouch‑packaged fruits and vegetables for the second semester of the 2025‑2026 school year. The contract will support roughly 92,000 lunches and 53,000 breakfasts daily, requiring compliance with USDA, FDA, and state food‑safety regulations, as well as a strict “Buy‑American” provision. Deliveries will be made to the Central Nutrition Center in Memphis, TN, with a 48‑hour notice, sealed‑truck loads, and specific pallet/height limits. The award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid on a line‑item basis, with a fixed‑price, non‑exclusive contract and a possible six‑month renewal. • Required products: canned or resealable‑jar/pouch fruits and vegetables meeting U.S. Grade A (or B) specifications, with minimum 50 % remaining shelf life on receipt. • Volume: case quantities listed on the bid worksheet (e.g., thousands of cases across multiple fruit and veg categories). • Compliance: HACCP/GAP/GMP program, extensive certifications (Buy‑American, de‑barment, anti‑bribery, non‑collusion, etc.), insurance limits, and fingerprint/background checks for any staff on school grounds. • Delivery logistics: 48‑hour notice, sealed trucks, pallet limits (max 48 cases/pallet for dry, 56 in height for frozen), temperature controls, and inspection at receipt. • Contract terms: Fixed‑price, 06 Jan 2026 – 30 Jun 2026, optional extension to 31 Dec 2026, net‑30 payment, potential liquidated damages for late or non‑conforming deliveries.