IFB 005-25 Shelf Stable Milk for School Nutrition

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) in the state of Georgia to solicit bids from qualified vendors to provide Shelf Stable Milk for the district's School Nutrition program. The IFB requests bids for 1% Low Fat Shelf Stable Cows' Milk and 1% Lowfat Lactose Free Shelf Stable Cows' Milk, in half-pint, 8-ounce cartons, with estimated annual quantities provided. Bidders must have a minimum of 3 years of experience providing shelf milk to school districts similar in size to CCPS. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an initial 1-year term and two 1-year renewal options. Bids are due by August 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on August 8, 2024. The IFB includes pricing terms, allowing for authorized price increases and decreases during the contract term.

The IFB includes requirements related to CCPS's Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) program, which establishes contracting goals of 20-30% SLBE participation depending on the type of services. Bidders must submit an SLBE Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Plan, Letters of Intent, and a Subcontractor/Supplier Contact List with their responses. Failure to meet SLBE goals or demonstrate good faith efforts will result in a bid being deemed non-responsive. The IFB does not identify any incumbent contractors, and funding for the contract will be subject to annual appropriations by CCPS.