2018 GISD Consortium Milk Bid

The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is leading a multi-county consortium procurement for milk and dairy products across six Michigan counties, including Bay, Genesee, Ingham, Lapeer, Saginaw, and Shiawassee. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeks a vendor to supply comprehensive milk and dairy product offerings, including white, chocolate, and strawberry milk in various fat percentages and container sizes, along with additional dairy items such as cottage cheese, sour cream, and yogurt. The initial contract term is two years, spanning from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2020, with potential for three additional one-year renewals. Key procurement dates include a bid response deadline of June 8, 2018, with tentative award on June 11, 2018, and final award on June 19, 2018. Vendors must provide firm fixed unit costs for delivery to multiple school locations, with pricing based on April 2018 Michigan Milk Producers Association Class I Milk pricing, and must be prepared to deliver 2-3 times per week by early morning to support approximately 21,000 daily meals across participating districts.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be licensed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and maintain all required permits throughout the contract period. The bid requires vendors to provide pricing both with and without milk coolers, indicating flexibility in equipment provisions. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the consortium's scope of serving 21,000 daily meals suggests a substantial contract value. The procurement includes provisions for summer meal programs at select locations, which may impact overall contract volume. Vendors will be evaluated on their ability to meet comprehensive delivery requirements, maintain product quality, and provide competitive pricing that can adjust based on Class I milk price fluctuations. The multi-year contract structure and potential for renewals suggest an opportunity for a long-term partnership with the school district consortium.