4-E. GDSN Registration Agreement.pdf

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARIETTA, GEORGIA

PROCUREMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

GDSN Registration Agreement (This form must be completed and returned with RFP response)

RFP P26041, FNS Commodity Processing - NOI

1. GDSN Standards for Branded Products and Equivalents The Purchaser has incorporated the standards and protocols of the Global Data Synchronization Network® (GDSN®) into this procurement. For branded products, the Purchaser may identify recommended and preferred products by their Global Trade Item Number® (GTIN), which by reference allows the bidding vendor to bid the exact specified product or offer an equal/comparable product.

2. Equivalent Products Per CFR Title 2 Chapter 2, Part 200 Subpart D Competition, procurement transactions must “Incorporate a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for the material, product, or service to be procured. Such description must not, in competitive procurements, contain features which unduly restrict competition. The description may include a statement of the qualitative nature of the material, product, or service to be procured and, when necessary, must set forth those minimum essential characteristics and standards to which it must conform if it is to satisfy its intended use. Detailed product specifications should be avoided if possible. When it is impractical or uneconomical to make a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements, a “brand name or equivalent” description may be used to define the performance or other salient requirements of procurement.” (CFR 200.319)

3. Instructions for Vendors It is the responsibility of the Vendor to independently verify that GTIN’s, and specifications/attributes have been published for any equivalent products prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation. The Purchaser will evaluate and approve or reject alternative products. At the Purchaser's discretion, Vendors may be required to deliver product samples within a timeframe to facilitate taste testing prior to final award decisions.

4. Standards for Food Product Specifications as defined by FDA and USDA Regulations governing common names and quality indicators may be referenced by their Standard of Identity and/or common use product name. These standards are set forth in FDA regulations and/or USDA Agricultural Market Service (AMS) regulations for Standards and Grading, both of which include detailed product specifications.

5. Vendor Product Registration The Purchaser requires vendors to provide GTIN’s (Global Trade Identification Numbers) in the bid response for all brand name products if available. Single-ingredient foods such as fresh produce or raw meats will be held to the FDA and USDA Standards of Identity and are not required to be https://www.gs1.org/home https://www.gs1.org/home https://www.gs1.org/standards/id-keys/gtin https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-D/subject-group-ECFR45ddd4419ad436d/section-200.319

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARIETTA, GEORGIA

PROCUREMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

GDSN Registration Agreement (This form must be completed and returned with RFP response) registered through GDSN. For single-ingredient foods, the Vendor must provide a UPC (Universal Product Code) if available.

Upon notification of award, the vendor agrees to the following statement below: (please initial in box below).

Vendor confirms all offered brand name products include the Global Trade Identification Number (GTIN).

Vendor Company Name Address: Street, City State Zip

Authorized Representative Name Printed Authorized Representative Email

Authorized Representative Phone

Authorized Representative Signature Date Signed