Description
The Shelby County Board of Education (Memphis‑Shelby County Schools) is seeking a fixed‑price, non‑exclusive contract to supply a wide range of “direct‑from‑manufacturer” nutrition foods for the 2026‑2027 school year. Vendors must provide frozen, dry, and frozen‑pound items that meet USDA Child Nutrition Program standards, include required CN labeling or crediting statements, and comply with strict packaging, pallet, and ingredient restrictions. The contract is funded primarily by USDA commodity entitlements (> $4.7 million) and runs from July 1 2026 through June 30 2027, with an optional one‑year renewal. Bids are hard‑copy only and must be mailed by March 25 2026.
• Supply of pre‑approved or “approved‑equal” frozen and dry food items (e.g., turkey wedges, blueberry muffins, chicken breast fillets, veggie nuggets, buns, spaghetti, etc.) in case‑packed form.
• All products must meet Child Nutrition grain/meat‑alternate equivalents, be CN‑labeled (or have a crediting statement), and conform to HACCP, FDA, and Buy‑American requirements.
• Vendors must provide extensive documentation (insurance, debarment, nutrient analysis, labeling, GAP/GMP/HACCP letters, etc.) and adhere to delivery notices (48‑hour notice) and pallet specifications (max height/weight).
• No electronic bids; all paperwork, plus an Excel 2007 workbook on a Windows 7‑compatible USB drive, must be mailed sealed to the Central Nutrition Center.
• The agency may adjust quantities up or down based on budget, commodity receipts, or usage, and retains the right to terminate for non‑conformance or convenience.
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Contact
Mary Taylor(Procurement Manager)