Description
Shelby County Board of Education (SCBE) is seeking a qualified food‑service vendor to supply USDA‑commodity entitlement foods that have been processed into commercial‑equivalent items (e.g., soups, entrees, side dishes, desserts) for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract is a fixed‑price, non‑exclusive award covering delivery to SCBE’s Central Nutrition Center warehouses, with strict packaging, labeling, “Buy American,” HACCP/GMP, and nutritional compliance requirements. Vendors must provide samples for approval, submit a full suite of certifications (lobbying, debarment, insurance, Buy‑American, etc.), and bid on each line‑item using the provided Excel template. The award will be based on the lowest approved‑brand cost per serving/unit on a line‑item basis.
• Supply processed commodity foods (frozen, ready‑to‑cook, ready‑to‑serve) that meet Child Nutrition Program specifications.
• Deliver to two Memphis locations during receiving hours (Mon‑Fri 6 AM‑12 Noon CST) with 48‑hour delivery notice.
• Provide extensive documentation: HACCP letter, MSDS, CN label or crediting statement, insurance certificates, and numerous certifications (lobbying, debarment, non‑boycott, etc.).
• Must meet pallet, case‑size, and “lumping” fee constraints; non‑compliance may trigger $1,200 per load fees or contract termination.
• Contract term July 1 2026 – June 30 2027, with one‑year renewal option; SCBE retains right to purchase elsewhere at any time.