IFB 016-24 Bread

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) in Georgia to solicit bids from qualified vendors to provide bread products, including white wheat, whole wheat, hamburger buns, hotdog buns, deli rolls, and hoagie rolls. The IFB outlines detailed specifications for the bread items, including required pack sizes, slices per pack, and whole grain content. Bidders must provide unit pricing and total pricing per tray for the estimated quantities ranging from 500 to 130,000 units per item. The initial contract term is one year, with three one-year renewal options. Bids are due by April 24, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST, and a pre-bid conference will be held on March 28, 2024.

The IFB includes Clayton County Public Schools' Inclusivity in Purchasing Policy and Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Program, which require SLBE contracting goals of 30% for Construction, 20% for Professional Services, and 20% for Goods or Services. Bidders must meet these SLBE goals or demonstrate good faith efforts, and SLBE-Clayton firms receive preference points in the evaluation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with no specific set-asides or incumbent vendors mentioned. The estimated contract value is not provided, but the Notice of Award indicates an initial value not to exceed $3,500,000.00.