21CB2016.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 21CB2016 issued by Laramie County School District Number One in Cheyenne, Wyoming for Bottled Beverages for the School Lunch Program. The bid seeks to establish an open-ended annual contract for bottled beverages to be delivered to the district's Nutrition Services Department, with a contract period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The bid covers various beverage types including water, fruit and vegetable juices, carbonated beverages, and low-calorie drinks in different sizes and packaging. Bids are due on April 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., with the district reserving the option to renew the contract for up to two additional one-year periods.

The pricing for the beverages will be FOB Cheyenne, with prices firm and fixed for the contract duration. The district requires vendors to provide detailed nutritional information, comply with USDA regulations, and meet specific nutritional requirements for school lunch programs. Vendors must also adhere to "Buy America" requirements, prioritizing US-grown products. The bid includes provisions for insurance requirements, with vendors needing to maintain comprehensive general liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation insurance. The district will evaluate bids based on the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder for each line item, with the ability to reject any or all bids and waive minor informalities.