IFB# 0425-2025 chemical products

The Clarke County School District is seeking competitive bids for an Invitation for Bid (IFB #0425-2025) to procure chemical products and services for its School Nutrition Program across 23 kitchen production sites. The procurement aims to select a sole vendor responsible for providing food service sanitation chemicals, chemical dispensing equipment, and professional services. Specific requirements include UL or ELT rated and OSHA compliant chemical dispensing equipment that must be permanent, wall-mounted, tamper-resistant, and anti-backflow, with the vendor responsible for equipment installation, replacement, and repairs at no additional cost. The contract term will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential extensions up to three months and options for four additional one-year renewals based on vendor performance. Key deadlines include written questions due by April 17, 2025, and sealed bids due on April 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM, to be submitted to the School Nutrition Central Office located at 145 Paradise Boulevard in Athens, Georgia. Vendors must provide Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals and demonstrate commitment to environmentally sustainable products.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity procurement. Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract period, with potential annual adjustments based on verified market conditions and third-party documentation. The School Food Authority will pay vendors net 30 days from the date of delivery. Though no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests a potentially significant annual investment in chemical products and related services. Interested vendors must request bid documents directly from Paula Farmer, the Nutrition Director, by emailing farmerp@clarke.k12.ga.us with the subject line "IFB# 0425-2025 CHEMICAL PRODUCTS". The district reserves the right to reject any submissions and waive technicalities, with a bid withdrawal prohibition period of sixty (60) days from the submission date.