1081_001 Grocery Bid May2026.pdf

This is a sealed bid solicitation document for the Coffee County School Nutrition Program in Georgia requesting grocery supplies for School Year 2026-27. The bid covers a comprehensive range of grocery products including produce, dairy, meat, pantry staples, and frozen items necessary to support the school nutrition program's meal operations. The solicitation specifies quantities for various product categories with detailed item listings and unit specifications. Bids must be submitted in sealed format by the specified due date, with award anticipated prior to the start of the 2026-27 school year. The contract term covers the full school year with potential for renewal based on performance and mutual agreement. Bidders are expected to meet all product quality standards and delivery requirements as outlined in the specifications.

The pricing structure requires competitive unit pricing for all listed grocery items with pricing valid through the contract period. The solicitation includes provisions for potential set-asides or preferences for qualified vendors meeting specific criteria. Pricing must account for delivery to designated school nutrition facilities and include all associated costs. The Coffee County School Nutrition Program will evaluate bids based on unit pricing, product quality, vendor reliability, and ability to meet delivery schedules. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specification requirements. The contract represents the grocery supply needs for the school nutrition program's meal service operations throughout the school year.