Fresh produce

The Dougherty County Board of Education School Nutrition Program is requesting sealed bids for fresh produce to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and commenced July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with an option for renewal for up to two additional one-year terms by mutual written agreement.

All products must comply with the William F. Goodling Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 1998 (Buy American Act), requiring domestic commodities or products to the maximum extent practicable. Bid prices must remain firm for the entire contract period and include all charges for packing, transportation, and direct-to-site deliveries to 24 school nutrition sites across the district. Deliveries must be made in well-maintained refrigerated trucks; emergency delivery is available if required within less than two days, and the contract does not permit fuel surcharges. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of invoice for properly received goods following inspection and acceptance.

The scope encompasses approximately 40 produce items including apples, bananas, grapes, oranges, strawberries, peaches, broccoli, carrots, celery, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, onions, cantaloupe, cucumbers, and potatoes, with estimated yearly usage quantities specified in the bid template.

Bidders must submit a completed vendor bid form on the provided Excel template, provide three business references, and submit certifications including nondiscrimination policy assurance and debarment certification for bids over $25,000. Written questions are due May 20, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. to purchasing@docoschools.org. Award notification is expected within approximately 60 days of bid opening. The contract award has been finalized with ACC Distributors selected as the successful offeror at a total contract amount of $3,932.95.