Description
The Fayette County Board of Education is seeking a vendor to provide frozen foods, dry goods, and related food service supplies for use in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and other Child Nutrition Programs. The successful Proposer will provide weekly delivery services to approximately 23 school sites and demonstrate operational capability, distribution network, product availability, customer service support, and financial stability necessary to service a large K12 Child Nutrition Program. The contract will commence on July 7, 2026, and terminate on June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to 4 additional 1-year terms.
Some key points to consider:
• The Proposer must provide a dedicated sales representative and driver for the contract year.
• The Proposer must be able to deliver products on Tuesdays through Thursdays between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm.
• The Proposer must have an SNP accessible electronic system to identify or "flag" Buy American compliant products when placing food orders.
• The Proposer must comply with the Buy American provision (7 CFR Part 210.21(d)) and provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States.