NIGP 01958: Oats

NIGP 01958 Oats, an Item code, describes dried grain products that state and local governments purchase primarily for institutional food programs, particularly school nutrition operations. The Butts County School System in Georgia is currently seeking sealed bids for food supplies including oats and related commodities to support its School Nutrition Program across six school locations during the 2026–2027 school year, with contract performance running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Solicitations under this code target institutional meal programs operated by school districts, which represent the primary public-sector buyer of oats as a breakfast staple and ingredient base. Bids must include all packing and transportation costs on a freight-on-board basis, with pricing subject to limited adjustment mechanisms tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports or Consumer Price Index data. Compliance with federal Buy American provisions, HACCP requirements, and standard debarment certifications applies to all responsive bids.

The Butts County School System IFB posted April 27, 2026 with a bid submission deadline of May 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., with anticipated award notification by June 10, 2026. Written questions close May 8, 2026, and all bid prices must remain firm for 30 days from contract award and thereafter fixed for the contract period. The system reserves the right to award single or multiple vendors and has structured the procurement to allow three-month extension options and up to four additional one-year renewal terms based on vendor performance. No specific budget or award value was disclosed in the available solicitation materials, and no incumbent vendors or set-aside designations are identified.