CN1057N Bread Products

Onslow County Schools in North Carolina is seeking bids for a comprehensive bread products contract through Request for Bid (RFB) Number CN1057N. The procurement targets specific bread products including hamburger buns (425,000 units), hot dog buns (60,000 units), loaf bread (80,000 units), and ciabatta bread (40,000 units) for their school nutrition program. The contract will cover bread product requirements from the award date through July 30, 2025, with potential extensions for up to four additional years. All bread products must meet stringent nutritional specifications, including being whole grain rich, containing 100-200 calories per serving, and having no more than 1g of saturated fat. Deliveries are required daily, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to multiple school sites, with vendors expected to provide current sanitation inspection documentation, a HACCP plan, insurance evidence, nutrition labels, and food recall procedures. The bid will be evaluated based on multiple criteria, including price, product quality, vendor performance capabilities, and conformity with detailed specifications. The proposal deadline is May 8, 2024, with the contract to be awarded to a single vendor meeting all delivery and quality requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, the bid emphasizes comprehensive vendor qualifications and capabilities. The contract requires vendors to demonstrate robust food safety protocols, with all bread products mandated to have a minimum five-day shelf life upon delivery and be processed under strict sanitary conditions. Although the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the substantial quantity of bread products (approximately 605,000 total units) suggests a significant potential contract value. The procurement does not specify existing incumbent vendors or require integration with specific technological infrastructure. Vendors must be prepared to provide firm pricing that includes all transportation charges, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase quantities. The contract's potential four-year extension indicates an opportunity for a long-term vendor relationship with Onslow County Schools, contingent upon continued performance and compliance with the specified nutritional and logistical requirements.