Description
The County of Gwinnett is seeking a vendor to provide annual supplies of shelf‑stable emergency meal kits for its senior‑services program. The contract covers 5‑day and 7‑day ready‑to‑eat kits that must meet specific nutritional, packaging, and shelf‑life requirements, and be delivered FOB Destination to a county facility on a regular schedule. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a one‑year base term and up to four optional one‑year renewals.
• Required deliverables: 4,000 five‑day kits and 400 seven‑day kits per year (plus optional specialty kits for pricing only).
• Technical specifications: minimum 1,310 kcal per day, specific protein, fruit/vegetable, and whole‑grain servings, shelf‑life ≥ 1 year, no refrigeration/heating needed, USDA‑grade packaging.
• Vendor obligations: provide two free samples of each kit, maintain a permanent sanitary facility, meet insurance limits (CG $2 M, Auto $1 M, Workers’ Comp, Umbrella up to $10 M), and comply with extensive federal‑aid and state‑level regulations.