2024-0049 Fluid Milk

The state of Georgia, through the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Nutrition Department, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of fluid milk to support the school nutrition program across the district. The IFB covers the terms and conditions for the successful bidder to supply and deliver fluid milk products to APS cafeterias. The contract term is to be determined, with potential extensions and renewals. The IFB specifies the bidding timeline, bid submission procedures, and award determination criteria, requiring bidders to comply with federal regulations, provide pricing based on the USDA Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and assist with the district's Farm to School and grant programs. Detailed product specifications, ordering, delivery, and reporting requirements are also outlined. Pricing will be a cost-plus-fixed-fee model, and the award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The estimated annual expenditure for this procurement is approximately $2 million.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The Notice of Cancellation indicates that the original solicitation has been cancelled and will be reissued, but no further details are available regarding the specifics of the cancelled solicitation or the reasons for its cancellation.