Fresh produce and eggs 2024-2026; RFQ#24-164

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The Richmond County School System (RCSS) in Augusta, Georgia has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) #24-164 to procure fresh produce and eggs for its school lunchrooms for the 2024-2026 school years. The RFQ seeks bids for a wide variety of fresh produce items, including various types of apples, berries, citrus, melons, grapes, pears, and pre-cut vegetables, as well as eggs. The contract will be awarded on a cost-plus fixed fee basis, with the fixed fee held constant for the term of the contract. The contract period is from July 17, 2024 through June 30, 2026, with an option to renew for two additional school years. Bids are due by June 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM. RCSS adheres to Buy American provisions and will purchase domestically grown and processed foods to the maximum extent practicable. The successful vendor(s) must comply with various federal and state regulations, and RCSS reserves the right to audit the vendor's cost records and terminate the contract for non-performance.

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The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor(s) are not identified, nor is any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total estimated value of the contract is not provided, but the RFQ includes detailed estimated quantities for each produce and egg item to allow bidders to calculate their total bid amounts. RCSS reserves the right to award the contract to one or more vendors based on the best value to the school system.