Ice Cream Products for Child Nutrition Services

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) in North Carolina for the procurement of ice cream products to be used in their Child Nutrition Services program. WCPSS is seeking qualified distributors to provide ice cream that meets specific product requirements, including compliance with Smart Snack regulations, portion sizes, and nutritional criteria. The IFB outlines the required delivery schedules, pricing terms, and evaluation criteria, which include factors such as price, delivery, service, and past performance. Responses to the IFB are due on May 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET, and WCPSS intends to award a one-year contract with the option to renew for three additional one-year terms.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The winning vendor(s) must be approved to do business with the State of North Carolina and will be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The IFB does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not list a specific award value or budget range.