Description
The Shelby County Board of Education is soliciting a fixed‑price, all‑or‑none contract to supply all fresh produce (fruits, vegetables, and related items) required for the first semester of the 2024‑2025 school year. The contract covers roughly 92,000 daily reimbursable lunches and 53,000 breakfasts across more than 200 schools, with deliveries made twice weekly to each school site and to the Central Nutrition Center. Vendors must provide the lowest “approved‑brand” cost, include freight and insurance, meet USDA and FDA food safety standards, and submit extensive documentation (nutrient analysis, HACCP/GAP/GMP letters, insurance certificates, Buy‑American certification, etc.). The award will be based on price and compliance; the initial term runs July 1 2024 – December 31 2024 with an optional six‑month renewal.
• Scope: supply of all fresh fruits, vegetables, and related produce items for 20‑week semester, with no guaranteed minimum quantity.
• Delivery: twice per week to >100 school locations, each delivery no later than 12:30 p.m.; freight, packing, and insurance must be included.
• Requirements: FDA/USDA compliance, HACCP/GAP/GMP, child‑nutrition labeling, Buy‑American, insurance (≥ $1 M general liability, etc.), and extensive certification paperwork.
• Contract type: Fixed‑price, “all‑or‑none” award on lowest approved‑brand cost; bids irrevocable for 120 days.
• Evaluation: price, specification compliance, delivery capability, past performance; tie‑breaker by coin toss.