Grocery Bid Letter 2026_27.docx

This is a bid letter from the Effingham County Board of Education School Nutrition Program in Springfield, Georgia, inviting vendors to submit bids for the purchase and distribution of food products for the 2026-2027 school year. The bid will be awarded on a line-item basis with the potential for multiple vendors to win portions of the overall contract. Bids must be submitted to Jessica O'Leary, School Nutrition Director, at 405 North Ash Street, Springfield, Georgia 31329, with the bid clearly marked "IFB# 50126 FOOD." The deadline for bid submission is Monday, June 1, 2026, at 4:00 P.M., with sealed bids to be publicly opened on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. at the School Nutrition Department Office. The contract will be an annual agreement for the 2026-2027 school year with a one-time prospective price redetermination option. The bid specifications document contains additional details regarding the scope of work, which includes weekly purchase and delivery of grocery items to 15 school locations.

All quoted prices must include built-in delivery fees as part of the line-item cost structure. The bid packet and detailed specifications are available for vendor review prior to submission. Vendors should direct inquiries to the School Nutrition Department. The Effingham County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer, with the current board chaired by Vickie Decker and including members Lynn Anderson (Vice Chair), Troy Allen, Ben Johnson, and Jan Landing.