Description
Shelby County Board of Education’s Central Nutrition Center is seeking a vendor to supply a broad range of fresh and frozen produce for the second semester of the 2025‑2026 school year. The contract covers over 200 school sites, requires strict food‑safety, labeling, and shelf‑life standards, and mandates delivery on four‑way wooden pallets with specific case limits. Pricing will be evaluated on a lowest‑cost, approved‑brand basis, with the contract running from early January to the end of June 2026 and a possible six‑month renewal.
• Supply fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables, and related processed items meeting USDA Child Nutrition specifications and a minimum 7‑day shelf‑life on receipt.
• Deliver to >200 Memphis‑Shelby County schools on 40” × 48” pallets; case weight ≤ 50 lb; adhere to height/size limits or incur a $600 “lumping” fee.
• Provide extensive documentation (CN label, HACCP/GAP/GMP letters, nutrient analysis, safety data sheets, Buy‑American certification, insurance certificates, background‑check clearance).