PIERCE 25_26 IFB PAPER _ PLASTICS.pdf

The document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #0030 issued by the Pierce County School Nutrition Program in Blackshear, Georgia, seeking bids for paper and plastic supplies for its school nutrition program. The solicitation covers various supply categories including paper, plastic, and serving supplies, with a bid issue date of April 22, 2025, and bids due on June 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Pierce County Board of Education. The contract will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential extension options of up to three months and the possibility of renewal for up to four additional one-year terms based on vendor performance.

The bid requires vendors to comply with various federal and state regulations, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) requirements. The School Nutrition Program reserves the right to award multiple contracts or a single contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, pricing, and meet Buy American provisions, which require domestically produced food products. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with equal employment opportunity, clean air/water standards, and aims to provide maximum opportunities for small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including lobbying disclosures, debarment certifications, and vendor reference forms.