Ice Cream

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the purchase and delivery of ice cream products for the Johnston County Public Schools' (JCPS) School Nutrition Program in North Carolina. The school district is seeking bids from qualified ice cream distributors to supply a variety of ice cream items, including cups, bars, sandwiches, and novelty cones, which must meet USDA Smart Snack nutritional standards. The contract period will be from October 1, 2024 to June 31, 2025, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Bids are due by August 21, 2024 at 10:00 am, and the contract will be awarded to the vendor with the lowest bottom-line cost. Vendors must meet minimum qualifications related to business experience, licenses, and insurance requirements.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The bid documents do not provide information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, the available documentation does not include any listed award values or budget ranges for the contract.