Bryan County_ Produce BID Specs SY27.xlsx

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) specification document for Bryan County School Nutrition's produce procurement for School Year 2026-2027. The solicitation requests a comprehensive range of fresh produce items including fruits, vegetables, and prepared items such as boiled eggs. Key produce categories include apples (multiple varieties totaling approximately 1,024 cases), bananas, berries, broccoli florets, carrots (in multiple forms totaling 260+ cases), lettuce, onions (790+ cases), oranges (580 cases), potatoes, squash, strawberries (825 cases), and tomatoes (various forms totaling 342+ cases). Additional items include cantaloupes, cauliflower, cucumbers, grapes, kale, mangoes, mushrooms, pears, peppers, pineapple, and watermelon. All produce must be high quality, clean, free from mold, properly packaged, and delivered fresh at appropriate temperatures. The specification document requires bidders to complete pricing information for case prices while referencing estimated usage quantities, pack sizes, manufacturer details, and units per case.

The document does not provide explicit information regarding pricing terms, payment schedules, contract award dates, or the specific contract term length. No set-asides, incumbent vendor information, or funding sources are identified in the specification sheet. Bidders are expected to provide manufacturer information and item numbers for each product line, suggesting a preference for specific quality standards and sourcing. The detailed pack size specifications indicate Bryan County's commitment to obtaining produce in formats suitable for school nutrition operations, with particular attention to fresh-cut and portion-controlled options.