Description
Shelby County Board of Education (SCBE) is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a broad range of pre‑packaged, pre‑washed fresh fruit and vegetable snack items for its first‑semester Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Program (FFVP) for the 2024‑2025 school year. The contract is a fixed‑price, “all‑or‑none” IFB covering roughly 30‑35 000 cases of 2‑oz, 80‑count snack packs (plus a few bulk fruit items) to be delivered to more than 100 elementary and charter schools between mid‑August and early December 2024, with specific no‑delivery weeks for fall break and Thanksgiving. Vendors must meet stringent USDA, HACCP, GAP/GMP, and Buy‑American requirements, provide extensive product documentation, and comply with new background‑check and badge procedures for any personnel on school grounds. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; the contract may be renewed for an additional six months.
• Supply 17 distinct fresh produce snack items (e.g., pre‑washed cucumber coins, pepper rings, fruit slices, beet coins, etc.) in 2 oz, 80‑count cases, plus bulk plums, nectarines, and cucumber coins.
• Deliver to >100 schools within the 19 Aug 2024 – 10 Dec 2024 window, providing 48‑hour advance notice; no deliveries during 7‑11 Oct and 25‑29 Nov.
• Provide required certifications (nutrition analysis, CN/crediting, HACCP/GAP, Buy‑American) and meet new TBI background‑check/badge requirements for all on‑site personnel.