Fresh bread for school nutrition program

Dougherty County Board of Education is requesting sealed bids for fresh bread products to supply the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program at 24 school nutrition sites throughout the Dougherty County School System in Albany, Georgia, under IFB 003-SNS-2024, with bids due June 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. The Buy American Act (7 CFR 210.21) applies, requiring domestic commodities or products to the maximum extent practicable.

The scope includes five bread product categories: sandwich bread (2,300 loaves), hamburger buns (5,000-pack quantities at 30 buns per pack, 2 ounces each), hot dog buns (3,000-pack quantities at 16 buns per pack, 1.5 ounces each), mini slider buns (1,500-pack quantities at 24 buns per pack, 1 ounce each), and hoagie rolls (3,000-pack quantities at 24 rolls per pack, 2 ounces each). All products must meet a minimum 51% whole grain content requirement using whole wheat flour and comply with detailed specifications for weight, diameter, length, and slicing consistency. Bidders must quote unit and extended prices for each product line on the supplied quote sheet.

The contract term commences July 1, 2023 and terminates June 30, 2024, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms by mutual written agreement. All deliveries must be made in well-maintained refrigerated trucks on an F.O.B. Destination basis directly to school sites, with no partial deliveries accepted. Bid pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period, including all product, packing, and delivery costs to individual school sites; no fuel surcharges are permitted. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt for properly received and inspected goods.

The Board reserves the right to award a single contract or multiple contracts to one or more vendors. Bidders must submit proof of addenda receipt, a Statement of Assurance regarding non-discrimination policies, debarment certification, reference forms, and all required signatures and certifications. Questions are due May 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. to Ms. Sharonda Thompson, Director of Logistical Services.

Flowers Bakeries Sales of Alabama, LLC was awarded the contract for $83,457.00.