25_26 PIERCE MILK IFB.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #0034 issued by the Pierce County School Nutrition Program in Georgia for milk products. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide various milk products for school meal programs, with a contract period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Bids are due on June 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Pierce County Board of Education, with bid opening scheduled for June 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM. The contract includes options for extension up to three months and potential renewal for up to four additional one-year terms based on vendor performance.

The bid covers multiple milk product categories including buttermilk, chocolate milk, strawberry milk, and lactose-free milk, to be delivered to five Pierce County schools: Blackshear Elementary, Midway Elementary, Patterson Elementary, Pierce County Middle, and Pierce County High. The procurement is conducted in compliance with National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) regulations, including Buy American provisions requiring domestic product sourcing. Vendors must provide certificates of liability insurance, comply with food safety requirements, and be prepared to handle potential product recalls. The School Nutrition Program reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications.