25-001 SNP food bid

The state of Georgia, specifically the Houston County School District (HCSD), is soliciting bids for a one-year contract to provide Direct Delivery of Food, Paper, and Chemicals. The ITB covers the terms and conditions under which a successful Bidder shall be responsible for supplying and delivering all products listed on the Bid Response Form to the HCSD. Bids are due on May 15, 2024 by 10:00 A.M. EST, and samples for approved equals must be submitted by May 7, 2024. The HCSD reserves the right to award the bid to one or more Vendors based on pricing and other factors. Pricing shall remain fixed for the duration of the contract, and the HCSD is exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax. Bidders must comply with the Buy American provision, and the HCSD may request samples prior to making an award. Successful Bidder(s) must be able to make regular weekly deliveries to each school.

The bid documents do not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The bid appears to be an ongoing procurement for the Houston County School Nutrition Program, but the documents do not indicate if there is an incumbent supplier or provide information about the current contracting environment. The contract term is for one year, with the possibility of up to four additional years of extensions. The total award value or budget range is not specified in the provided documents.