IFB Foods

The state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by Lanier County School Nutrition for grocery foods for fiscal year 2026. The procurement seeks to establish a comprehensive food supply contract for the county's school nutrition program, with specific requirements detailed in the attached documents. The bid includes a comprehensive Excel spreadsheet (Attachment B) that likely outlines specific food items, quantities, and potential pricing specifications. The procurement appears to be a competitive solicitation targeting food service suppliers who can meet the nutritional and logistical needs of Lanier County schools. The bid was posted on June 2, 2025, with a critical submission deadline of June 30, 2025, indicating a relatively short response window for potential vendors. While specific evaluation criteria are not immediately apparent from the provided information, typical school food service bids often assess vendor qualifications, pricing, delivery capabilities, food quality, and compliance with nutritional standards.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises based on the available information. The procurement appears to be open to qualified food service vendors who can meet the school nutrition program's requirements. Without additional details from the attached documents, it is not possible to definitively state the exact award value or budget range for this contract. The procurement is specifically for Lanier County, which is located in Georgia and has a FIPS code of 13173, suggesting a localized procurement process. Potential respondents would need to carefully review the attached "IFB Lanier County Grocery SY2026.docx" document to understand the full scope of requirements, potential integration needs, and specific qualifications necessary to submit a competitive bid for the school nutrition food supply contract.