2025-2026 School Nutrition - Chemical Products

The Furlow Charter School Nutrition Program is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive chemical products and sanitation services contract for the 2025-2026 school year, located in Talbot County, Georgia. The Invitation for Bid (IFB #Chemical 2025) aims to procure a range of cleaning and sanitization products, including antibacterial hand soap, all-purpose cleaner, sanitizer, multi-purpose degreaser, pot and pan detergent, germicidal detergent, dish machine chemicals, and floor cleaners. The successful vendor will be responsible for monthly product delivery, comprehensive staff training on chemical safety, and ongoing monitoring of kitchen sanitation practices, with all materials and training fully compliant with OSHA regulations. The bid requires bilingual instructional materials and web-based training modules, with implementation to be completed by August 31, 2020. The contract will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential extensions up to three additional months and possible renewal for four additional one-year terms based on vendor performance. The bid is due on May 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM, to be delivered to 63 Valley Drive, Americus, GA 31709, with the School Food Authority reserving the right to accept or reject any bids and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, including dispensers, sanitizer test kits, and safety gear like goggles, with pricing structured as an annual agreement divided equally among operating months. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract allows for potential price adjustments every three months based on market conditions, verified through USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports or the Consumer Price Index. The School Food Authority will pay vendors within 30 days of receiving properly delivered goods, with no advance billings permitted. The contract includes provisions for computerized service reporting, a 48-hour response time for re-supply or technical needs, and the authority to negotiate product quality and make brand or product equivalent changes during the contract period. The successful vendor will be expected to demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge, compliance with safety regulations, and the ability to provide ongoing support and training throughout the school nutrition program's operational period.