IFB Bid Fruit Slushie Itemized List SY27.docx

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) specifications and quote sheet issued by the Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia for fruit slushie machines and related products for the school nutrition program during school year 2026-27. The bid solicitation requests quotes for single, double, and triple slushie machines, with bidders required to specify whether machines are available for purchase or rental and any minimum monthly or annual purchase requirements per machine. Vendors must provide comprehensive product listings including all 100% fruit juice equivalent slushie flavors, zero sugar iced coffee flavors, and zero sugar teas and lemonades available in shelf-style format, along with pricing for both case purchases and individual 8-ounce servings excluding cup costs. All products must include signed formulation statements and maintain Smart Snack approval status.

The bid response must address specific operational and service questions including whether mixing containers are provided at no charge, the availability and cost of machine maintenance and parts, machine capabilities for yogurt addition to create smoothies, and delivery capability to individual school kitchen docks. Pricing information should be clearly itemized for each product flavor and machine type, with vendors specifying any applicable fees or costs not included in base pricing. The solicitation does not specify response dates, award dates, contract term length, or renewal options in the provided documentation.