Commodity - Beef

The state and local contract opportunity is a commodity bid for beef products issued by the Clayton County School Nutrition Program in Georgia, with a solicitation covering multiple counties for the 2025-2026 school year. The procurement seeks fully cooked beef products including taco filling, chili, spaghetti sauce, sloppy joes, meatballs, burger patties, beef crumbles, beef slices, and various breaded beef items. Vendors must provide products meeting specific nutritional guidelines, including sodium limits, fat content restrictions, and Child Nutrition (CN) labeling. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2025-4-2 was posted on April 2, 2025, with written questions accepted until April 7, 2025, and sealed bids due on May 5, 2025, at 10:00 am, with a bid opening at 11:00 am the same day. The contract period will run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential extension options of up to six months and possible renewal for up to four additional one-year terms based on vendor performance.

The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, including the Buy American provision requiring the use of domestic commodities or products. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must verify work authorization through the E-Verify system and provide documentation on nutritional information and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) compliance. The bid includes provisions for pricing, with prices to remain firm for the first year and potential market-based adjustments in subsequent years, verified by third-party publications such as USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports or Consumer Price Index changes. Although specific award values are not detailed, the procurement covers beef commodity products for multiple school districts, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must be prepared to handle potential food recalls and comply with non-discrimination clauses, with product pricing including columns for commercial pricing and USDA food value, allowing for potential discounts and flexibility in product offerings.