Food Safety and Manual Sanitation Services

Clayton County Public Schools in Georgia issued IFB 014-22 for food safety and manual sanitation services covering all school nutrition areas across the district, with bids due January 26, 2022 and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference call on January 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. EST.

The scope encompasses hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) training, monthly in-service training on safe work practices, hand care programs, and delivery of pre-measured cleaning products including liquid detergents, all-purpose cleaners, laundry detergent, degreasers, pot and pan detergent, sanitizers, and delimers, along with material safety data sheets, instructional wall charts, and 24-hour technical support. Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience providing food safety and manual sanitation services for school districts, colleges/universities, or similar governmental organizations and maintain all services throughout the contract period.

The contract term is one year with two successive one-year renewal options, commencing within ten calendar days of award and terminating June 30 of each contract year. The estimated contract value is $100,000 for the initial one-year period. The bid cost form specifies quantities including 1,134 cases of pot and pan detergent, 756 cases of all-purpose cleaner, 63 delimers, 1,386 cases of sanitizer, 567 cases of multi-purpose degreaser, 945 sheets of laundry detergent, five automatic dispensing systems for soap and five for rinse aid, 30 cases each of commercial ware washing soap and rinse aid, and 1,240 cases of germicidal detergent for COVID-19 disinfection. All products must meet EPA and USDA requirements with manufacturers' specifications required for equivalent brands. Pricing submissions must be fixed-price with all discounts calculated to net unit or item costs, F.O.B., and inclusive of all charges.

Insurance requirements include worker's compensation with statutory limits, comprehensive general liability of at least $1,000,000, and automobile liability of at least $1,000,000. Required submittals include Georgia business authorization proof, professional licenses, E-Verify compliance affidavits, references, and debarment certifications. Questions were due January 13, 2022, with answers posted by January 19, 2022. PortionPac Chemical Corporation was awarded the contract on March 31, 2023.