Beverage Program - Food Service & Nutrition

Lexington County School District One awarded a five‑year Beverage Program contract to supply bottled, low‑calorie, USDA Smart‑Snack compliant beverages to its schools. The procurement was conducted via a sealed‑bid Invitation for Bids, with a single responsive vendor, Coca‑Cola Consolidated, receiving a total evaluated award of $4,091.52. The district will issue purchase orders as needed, with deliveries limited to weekdays 7 am‑2 pm and a requirement to maintain a 98 % fill rate. The contract permits up to four one‑year renewal options and includes standard compliance, background‑check, and insurance requirements. • Scope: provision of cases of approved beverages (calorie‑free, low‑calorie, or ≤ 12‑oz portions) for vending machines across district schools. • Procurement method: sealed paper‑only IFB; award based on lowest responsive bid; unit‑price pricing. • Key dates: bid submission deadline July 23 2025, award July 31 2025, contract term July 31 2025 – July 30 2030 with optional renewals.