BID 1809 - Milk and Related Products 2026

This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to supply a full range of milk and related dairy products to all Talladega County public schools for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor must provide products in multiple packaging formats, meet strict temperature‑controlled delivery requirements, maintain high fill‑rate standards, and comply with extensive federal, state, and local regulations, including Buy‑American and E‑Verify mandates. The contract is for one year with up to four optional renewal years, and the award will be based on the lowest responsible bid after evaluating price, quality, and compliance. • Deliver specified quantities of lactose‑free, chocolate, low‑fat, skim, whole, and flavored milk (≈4,754 half‑pints weekly) in paper cartons, plastic bottles, or shelf‑stable containers. • Ensure frozen products are shipped at –30 °F to 0 °F and refrigerated items at ≤ 40 °F; maintain ≥ 97 % fill‑rate and provide protective packaging. • Provide required insurance (≥ $1 M GL), licensing, background checks, E‑Verify status, and annual composite purchase reporting; samples must be supplied within 7 days of request.