Description
The Shelby County Board of Education is seeking a qualified supplier to provide milk‑yogurt refrigerated juice (half‑pint cartons) for the 2026‑2027 school year to all Memphis‑Shelby County schools participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The contract is a fixed‑price, one‑year agreement (with a possible one‑year extension) that requires strict temperature‑controlled deliveries directly to individual school sites on a bi‑weekly schedule, along with comprehensive product documentation and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supply and deliver milk‑yogurt refrigerated juice in ½ pint, pure‑pack, gable‑top cartons meeting Grade‑A, pasteurized Grade‑A milk standards.
• Maintain product integrity (35‑40 °F on receipt, FIFO handling, ≥ 50 % remaining shelf‑life) and provide all required labeling, HACCP, MSDS, nutrition, and certification documentation.
• Perform direct‑to‑school deliveries (≈ 150 schools) with ≥ 48‑hour advance notice, adhering to CNC receiving hours and pallet specifications; failure to meet delivery requirements may incur lumping fees or contract termination.
• Comply with extensive regulatory requirements (USDA, FDA, Buy‑American, anti‑bribery, non‑discrimination, insurance, background checks) and allow SCBE audit access for three years post‑payment.