005-SNS-2027 Cafeteria Supplies for School Nutrition Program

The Dougherty County Board of Education School Nutrition Program is soliciting sealed bids for cafeteria supplies under Invitation for Bid (IFB) 005-SNS-2027 to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across 24 nutrition service locations in the Dougherty County School System. The procurement encompasses approximately 90 line items of disposable foodservice supplies, cleaning products, and kitchen equipment, including food trays and containers in various sizes and materials, disposable cutlery, cups and lids, food storage supplies, napkins and towels, cleaning supplies, safety equipment, and janitorial items, with estimated annual usage quantities ranging from 5 to 5,000 units depending on the item. The Board/SNP requires direct-to-site deliveries to elementary, middle, and high schools, with all bid prices remaining firm for the entire contract period and including all charges for packing and transportation; no fuel surcharge is permitted. Bidders must comply with the William F. Goodling Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act (Buy American Act) to ensure domestic commodities and products are utilized to the maximum extent practicable and must submit a Statement of Assurance affirming non-discrimination practices in compliance with USDA civil rights regulations and equal opportunity policies. The Questions and Answers deadline is April 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with sealed bids due by May 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at 601 Flint Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701; the bid opening will be streamed virtually via Zoom. The award will be made within approximately 60 days of bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the contract shall commence July 1, 2026 and terminate June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms by mutual written agreement.

The solicitation permits award to single or multiple vendors on a group or line item basis as deemed in the Board/SNP's best interest. Bids exceeding $25,000 require debarment and suspension certification, while bids over $100,000 require lobbying certification. No specific set-asides or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other protected classifications are mentioned in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials, nor is any existing infrastructure or technology requiring vendor integration specified. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt following inspection and acceptance of products, with pricing excluding Federal Excise Tax and State Sales Tax. While the exact contract value is not disclosed in the provided documents, the Board/SNP reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids based on responsiveness and responsibility to specifications and terms.