LCS Child Nutrition - IFB Juice.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by Lincoln County Schools in North Carolina for child nutrition juice products. The IFB solicits bids for shelf-stable, 100% full-strength juice products with a minimum six-month shelf life to be supplied for the school year 2026-2027. Products must contain no additives, preservatives, or artificial colors and must meet Child Nutrition Meal Pattern requirements, providing a minimum of 1/2 cup servings for fruit/vegetable juice or 3/4 cup servings for fruit juice. The bid submission deadline is April 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM, with bid opening scheduled for 3:00 PM on the same date.

All juice products must comply with the "Buy American" provision, requiring that products be produced and processed in the United States with more than 51% of agricultural commodities sourced domestically. Specific item quantities and pricing details are outlined in the bid documents, though the file does not specify the exact volumes required or contract award amount. No site visits, bidders' conferences, or specific award dates are mentioned in the available documentation. Interested vendors must submit sealed bids by the established deadline to be considered for this child nutrition supply contract.