Groceries, Produce, and Beverages

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in Georgia issued solicitation DJJ0000326 to procure groceries, produce, and beverages to support twenty-five school facilities across the state. The solicitation closed on February 27, 2026, with a Notice of Intent to Award posted on March 11, 2026, and a final Notice of Award issued on March 30, 2026. Vendors were required to comply with USDA Federal guidelines for the School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, and Afterschool Snack Program, and all suppliers had to provide comprehensive nutrition facts, allergen information, and ingredient lists to the State Entity Central Office Food Service Administrator for menu planning purposes. The contract is structured as an open agency contract, meaning award amounts are estimates based on actual usage and demand rather than guaranteed minimums. Interested parties were directed to contact Issuing Officer Rashell Russell at rashell.russell@djj.state.ga.us with inquiries, and all protests regarding the award must be submitted electronically to doas.protests@doas.ga.gov in accordance with the Georgia Procurement Manual.

Royal Food Service was selected as the successful offeror and awarded an estimated contract amount of $1,058,995.00, specifically for produce procurement. Two offerors submitted proposals but were deemed unsuccessful and non-responsive: US Foods and Gordon Food Service. The solicitation documents did not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure requirements were specified in the available procurement documents. The estimated award value of approximately $1.06 million reflects the open agency contract structure and is contingent upon actual purchasing needs and demand from the twenty-five supported school facilities throughout Georgia.