IFB# 26-0522 - school nutrition paper products

The Clarke County School District's School Nutrition Program is issuing Invitation to Bid (IFB) 26-0522 to procure school nutrition paper products from qualified service providers through a competitive sealed bidding process. The procurement is being conducted by the Clarke County School District, located in Athens, Georgia, with bids to be submitted to the School Nutrition Central Office at 145 Paradise Boulevard, Athens, Georgia 30607. Sealed bids must be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, May 22, 2026, with bids accepted via hand delivery (between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, by prior appointment by calling 706.354.1138), United States Postal Service, or other carrier; faxed and emailed bids will not be accepted. The IFB document does not specify the particular types or quantities of paper products required, pricing terms, contract duration, or detailed specifications. Vendors must comply with all written requirements contained in the IFB, as only the Clarke County School District's School Nutrition Program and Purchasing Department are authorized to issue modifications through written addenda, and failure to meet requirements may result in bid rejection. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, waive formalities, and make awards in the best interest of the School Nutrition Program, with IFB responses to be published on the CCSD website.

The available documentation does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted vendor categories, nor does it reference any incumbent contractors or existing vendors currently providing these services. No specific evaluation criteria are detailed in the summary materials provided, and the budget range or possible award value for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available IFB information. The district assumes no responsibility for bids that are not properly delivered or received, and any bids submitted after the 4:00 PM deadline on May 22, 2026 will not be accepted. Interested vendors should obtain the complete IFB document to review detailed specifications, terms, conditions, and any additional requirements not outlined in this summary before submitting their proposals.