Commodity Bid - Peanuts

The state of Georgia, specifically Douglas County, is seeking a commodity bid for peanut-based food products through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the School Nutrition Program for the 2025-2026 school year. The procurement targets various peanut and peanut butter sandwich products in multiple configurations, including 2.6 and 5.3-ounce sandwiches with different spreads such as grape jelly, strawberry jelly, honey spread, raspberry spread, and chocolate flavored spread on wheat bread. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed product information, including USDA food codes, nutritional data, packaging specifications, and CN (Child Nutrition) labeling or certification. The bid is scheduled to be issued on March 21, 2025, with written questions due by March 28, 2025, and final bids due on April 29, 2025, at 10:00 am, with a bid opening at 11:00 am the same day. The contract will be awarded on May 2, 2025, with potential extension options of up to six months at the same bid pricing and the possibility of renewal for up to four additional one-year terms based on vendor performance.

The procurement follows federal and state procurement regulations, including the Buy American provision, which mandates purchasing domestic commodities or products to the maximum extent practicable. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid allows for potential piggybacking by other School Food Authorities, potentially benefiting a wide range of school districts including Appling, Bryan, Clarke, Carroll, Coweta, Dougherty, Fayette, Franklin, Glynn, Grady, Harris, Monroe, Rockdale, Thomaston-Upson, Tift, Troup, Valdosta, and Wayne. The primary vendors appear to be Smuckers and Jif, with products designed to meet specific nutritional guidelines for school meal programs. Vendors must comply with various federal requirements, including debarment verification, lobbying certification, and civil rights regulations. While specific award values are not detailed, the bid covers multiple product configurations and serves a significant number of school districts, suggesting a substantial procurement opportunity with potential for multi-year contracts and ongoing product supply.