Notice to Proceed

This is a Notice to Proceed issued by Clayton County Public Schools Purchasing Department to Diversified Foods, Inc. for the provision of shelf stable milk for school nutrition services. The notice officially authorizes Diversified Foods to proceed with fulfilling the requirements outlined in Invitation for Bids (IFB) 009-22 effective October 21, 2021. The initial contract period runs for one year from October 21, 2021 through October 20, 2022, with two additional one-year renewal options available at the sole discretion of Clayton County Public Schools under the same terms and conditions as the initial contract year. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference call was scheduled for September 9, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. EST to provide bidders with additional information regarding the scope of services and specifications.

No specific pricing terms, set-asides, or funding source information is detailed in this Notice to Proceed. The document serves as the official authorization letter to the selected vendor, Diversified Foods, Inc., represented by Vice President Pat Logan, confirming contract award and instructing the vendor to commence performance of all obligations necessary to complete the project in accordance with the specifications and terms established in IFB 009-22.