Ice Cream and Frozen Novelties

Fulton County Schools (FCS) in Georgia seeks bids for the procurement of ice cream and frozen novelties to supply approximately 94 schools within the district through an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 190-26). The procurement encompasses ice cream novelties, ice cream cups, and juice bars that must be delivered frozen to designated walk-in coolers and freezers at school cafeteries. All products must meet minimum state requirements, arrive at temperatures not exceeding 25 degrees Fahrenheit, comply with USDA Smart Snack regulations and Buy American provisions, and include nutrition labels and ingredient lists with submission. Deliveries must occur within 30 workdays of purchase order issuance during specified hours (6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), excluding blackout dates for holidays. The contract will be awarded to the lowest price, responsive, and responsible bidder, with a base contract period and four optional one-year renewal periods available at FCS's sole discretion. Bidders must provide a minimum of three references from school boards or comparable clients served for at least two years, disclose all subcontractors, and demonstrate compliance with civil rights assurances and debarment certifications. Digital bid submissions are due by 2:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with questions deadline of 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 19, 2026, and product samples due by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

This procurement contains no identified set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on eligible bidder types beyond standard responsibility and compliance requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the procurement documents. Bidders must submit firm, net F.O.B. destination pricing that includes all delivery, unloading, insurance, and associated costs, with FCS exempt from state sales and federal excise tax responsibility. Only one price increase per item is permitted during the contract period and only if supported by manufacturer documentation certifying across-the-board increases. All awarded contractors must comply with USDA federal regulations, HACCP requirements, food recall procedures, biosecurity protocols, criminal background checks for assigned personnel, and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance requirements. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents.