Bottled Beverages for the School Lunch Program

Laramie County School District Number One in Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking bids for an annual contract to provide bottled beverages for its School Lunch Program. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 21CB2016 covers a range of beverage types including water, fruit and vegetable juices, carbonated beverages, and low-calorie drinks in various sizes and packaging. The contract period will run from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, with the district reserving the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. Bids are due on April 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., with pricing to be FOB Cheyenne and prices remaining firm and fixed throughout the contract duration. Vendors must provide detailed nutritional information and comply with USDA regulations and school lunch program nutritional requirements. The district will evaluate bids based on the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder for each line item, with the ability to reject any or all bids and waive minor informalities.

The procurement is subject to "Buy America" requirements, which prioritize US-grown products. Vendors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, auto liability insurance, and worker's compensation insurance to be considered for the contract. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid does include specific qualifications vendors must meet, including nutritional compliance and detailed product specifications. The district has not disclosed a specific budget range or total contract value, but the open-ended nature of the annual contract suggests flexibility in potential order volumes. Interested vendors must carefully review the complete bid documents, ensure compliance with all specified requirements, and submit their proposals by the stated deadline to be considered for this school lunch beverage supply contract.