CCSD USDA Cheese Processing SN-04-25-24A

The Columbia County School District (CCSD) School Food Authority (SFA) in Georgia is seeking sealed bids for the processing of USDA Foods Cheese for the 2024-2025 school year. The SFA is requesting bids for various cheese products, including cheese sauce, macaroni and cheese, mozzarella string cheese, colby jack cheese sticks, and mild cheddar cheese sticks. The bid includes detailed product specifications, projected total usage of 3,860 cases, and the contract term is for the 2024-2025 school year. Bids are due by April 25, 2024 at 2:00pm and will be opened on the same date. The SFA intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the option to renew the contract annually for up to 4 additional years.

The procurement is not limited to any set-asides or restricted to specific types of organizations. There are no identified incumbents or current contractors, and the contract will be funded through the nonprofit school food service account. The SFA must comply with all relevant federal regulations, including the Buy American provision. The value of the contract is not specified, but the SFA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.