Bulloch Invitation For Proposal Local Produce

The Bulloch County Board of Education is seeking proposals from entities to provide fresh produce to the school district for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The district is committed to its Farm to School program and aims to work with vendors that support the district's vision of bringing fresh, local, and high-quality produce to schools. The district defines "Locally grown" produce as produce grown within a 200-mile radius of Bulloch County. The contract will be for one year, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The district will consider proposals for delivery to the school nutrition warehouse located at 18201 Highway 80 West, Statesboro, GA 30458. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing high-quality produce at the best possible price • Purchasing locally-grown produce with a preference for produce grown closer in proximity to the district • Offering more produce that is locally grown • Utilizing the expertise of the produce vendor to incorporate produce items that are in season • Providing training information for the district staff on best practices for purchasing, receiving, storing, and preparing fresh fruits and vegetables • Partnering with a produce vendor that will provide excellent customer service and clearly state where produce items come from, including farm name and city