Description
The Shelby County Board of Education (SCBE) is soliciting bids to supply a broad range of miscellaneous food items—frozen, refrigerated, and dry goods—for the 2026‑2027 school‑year nutrition program. Bids must be submitted in hard‑copy form by July 29, 2026, with required product samples due July 20, 2026. The contract is a fixed‑price, non‑exclusive agreement covering approximately one year, with a possible renewal for an additional year. Suppliers must meet extensive USDA, FDA, HACCP, and “Buy‑American” requirements and provide a full set of certifications, insurance, and product documentation.
• Scope: ~30 line‑items including frozen entrees, ice‑cream cups, hummus, cheese cubes, sauces, rice, and various dry snacks.
• Volume: Hundreds of thousands of servings (e.g., 600 000 hash‑browns, 100 000 ice‑cream cups) translating to dozens of thousands of cases.
• Requirements: Child Nutrition labeling, CN crediting statements, MSDS, HACCP program letter, insurance (≥ $1 M GL), and multiple certifications (debarring, lobbying, anti‑bribery, non‑collusion, etc.).
• Delivery: To the Central Nutrition Center in Memphis, with 48‑hour advance notice and strict pallet/temperature specifications.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bidder; bids must be irrevocable for at least 120 days.