Burke County Schools Invitation to Bid for Grocery and Paper Products

This state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Burke County Board of Education School Nutrition Program in Georgia for the procurement of Grocery and Paper Products. The ITB covers a wide range of food and related products, including meats, dairy, produce, juices, canned goods, breads, and paper goods, with detailed specifications on quantities, pack sizes, and nutritional/quality requirements. The initial contract term is from June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with the option to renew annually for up to 4 additional 1-year terms. The bid responses are due by June 7, 2024, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting the terms and specifications of the ITB. The Burke County Board of Education reserves the right to award to a single vendor or multiple vendors.

The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is not specified. The funding for this procurement will come from the school district's budget, but the possible award values or budget ranges are not provided. The ITB requires bidders to comply with various federal regulations, including the Buy American provision, debarment and suspension verification, and lobbying certification. Pricing must remain firm for the contract period and any adjustments will be subject to an escalation/de-escalation clause.