Description
The Haywood County Board of Education is seeking bids for local ground beef to be used in the School Nutrition Programs in Buncombe, Caldwell, Haywood, and Henderson County Schools. The contract period will be from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with an option for a four-year extension. The successful bidder will be required to provide 80/20 ground beef, packaged in either two ten-pound chubs or four five-pound chubs per twenty-pound case. The beef must be locally sourced, humanely raised, and free of antibiotics and hormones.
Some key points to consider:
* The estimated quantity of ground beef needed is 72,360 pounds per school year.
* The successful bidder will be required to provide a product nutrient information sheet for all items.
* The bidder must have a minimum of one year of experience in the food business and maintain a current business license from the State of North Carolina.
* The bidder must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to food safety and recall procedures.