Description
The Shelby County Board of Education (SCBE) is seeking a fixed‑price, non‑exclusive contract to supply refrigerated, milk‑based juice products for the 2026 summer school year. The contract covers a wide range of milk formats (low‑fat, skim, lactose‑free, whole, chocolate) and 100 % fruit juices (orange, apple) in 1/2‑pint cartons and 4‑oz containers. All items must meet USDA child‑nutrition standards, be delivered on wooden four‑way pallets within specified temperature ranges, and retain at least 50 % of shelf life at receipt. SCBE will evaluate bids on an “all‑or‑none” basis; vendors must submit a complete bid package that includes extensive certifications (Buy‑American, de‑barment, HACCP, GAP/GMP, anti‑bribery, non‑collusion, etc.) and product documentation (nutrient analysis, CN/crediting label, MSDS). The performance period runs from late May to the end of July 2026, with optional renewal periods up to one year or six months. Late‑delivery penalties and a $600 “lumping” fee for pallet violations apply.
• Supply of refrigerated milk‑based juice and fruit juice (≈ 638 k units total) meeting USDA nutrition and labeling requirements.
• Mandatory documentation: insurance, Buy‑American certification, HACCP/GAP, de‑barment affidavit, anti‑bribery, non‑collusion, E‑Verify, background checks, state non‑boycott certifications, etc.
• Delivery on 40″ × 48″ wooden pallets, max 48 cases per pallet, temperature ≤ 40 °F (refrigerated) or ≤ 0 °F (frozen), with at least 50 % remaining shelf life.