IFB 002-24 Milk and Milk Products

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This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued by the Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) in Georgia to solicit bids from qualified vendors to provide Milk and Milk Products. The contract will serve over 53,002 students' breakfast, lunch, and snacks. The initial term is 1 year with options to renew for 2 additional 1-year terms. Bidders must have a minimum of 3 years of experience successfully providing these products for a school district similar in size to CCPS. The contract will be awarded on a requirements basis with no guaranteed quantities, and CCPS reserves the right to make one award, multiple awards, or no award. Bids are due by November 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on October 5, 2023. Pricing adjustments may be considered annually based on changes in market conditions.

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This opportunity includes Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Program requirements, with goals of 30% for construction/construction management, 20% for professional services, and 20% for goods/services. Certified SLBE-Clayton businesses located and operating within Clayton County are granted a bid preference. Bidders must submit an SLBE Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Plan, Letter of Intent, and Subcontractor/Supplier Contact List to demonstrate compliance with the SLBE goals or document good faith efforts. The total contract value is not to exceed $3,500,000.00, and the successful vendor is New Dairy Kentucky, LLC dba Borden Dairy.