B-2617AM Cutlery for School Nutrition Program (SNP)

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), the largest school system in Georgia with over 140 schools and 182,000 students, is procuring cutlery supplies for use in cafeterias throughout the School Nutrition Program via solicitation B-2617AM. The procurement seeks competitive sealed bids for cafeteria cutlery sets to be delivered to a single central distribution location, with the district anticipating approximately 6,000 cases per month throughout the school year on a demand basis rather than as a single bulk order. All goods must be new or unused, delivered FOB Destination with inside delivery required during weekday warehouse hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with delivery required within ten business days of purchase order receipt. Bidders may submit equivalent or alternative items meeting the same specifications and quality standards, provided specification sheets are uploaded for equivalent products; samples are not required prior to the bid due date. The contract term is effective July 1, 2026, or upon award, through June 30, 2027, with GCPS reserving the right to renew for up to four additional one-year periods with Board approval. Bid submissions are due digitally by May 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST through the Euna Procurement platform, with all questions or commentary required to be submitted by May 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST through the Message Center. Award will be made to the supplier submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with pricing remaining firm for the initial contract term.

There are no identified set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond to this solicitation. All bidders must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including civil rights requirements, the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, Buy American policies for food contracts, background check requirements for employees working on GCPS property, and confidentiality obligations regarding student and employee data; additionally, bidders must submit lobbying certifications and debarment certifications confirming they are not presently debarred or suspended from federal covered transactions. Vendors must submit a W-9 Substitute Supplier Information Form to establish or update supplier records and provide their Tax Identification Number, DUNS number, and federal tax classification; GCPS prefers payment via Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Unit pricing must be quoted with two decimal points and must include all freight and freight-related charges with no separate fuel surcharges permitted; the specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the available documentation, as pricing will be evaluated competitively among qualified bidders.