IFB#SN004-2026-100% Fruit Slushes

The Invitation for Bid (IFB) #SN004-2026 is a procurement opportunity issued by the Mini Middle Georgia Co Op Group (MMGCG) School Nutrition Program, targeting multiple county and city school districts across Georgia, including Baldwin, Bleckley, Emanuel, Dodge, Dooly, Dublin City, Johnson, Laurens, Pulaski, Telfair, and Wilkinson Counties. The primary procurement focuses on 100% fruit slushie machines and related products for school nutrition programs. Bid evaluation will be conducted using a comprehensive 100-point rubric that assesses product cost (30 points), flavor variety (20 points), machine cost (10 points), machine maintenance (20 points), minimum purchase requirements (10 points), and delivery capabilities (10 points). Vendors must provide detailed specifications for slushie machine models, fruit juice flavors, zero sugar coffee and tea options, and complete product documentation. Critical dates include a bid issuance on 5-19-25, written questions due by 6-2-25, and bid submissions due on 6-19-25 at 11:00 AM, with a contract period spanning from 7-1-25 through 6-30-26 and potential extensions up to three months and four additional one-year renewals.

The solicitation requires vendors to comply with federal regulations, including Buy American provisions, non-discrimination requirements, and E-Verify employment verification. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in machine provisioning, maintenance, and product diversity. Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract year, with potential market-condition-based price adjustments in subsequent periods, subject to school nutrition program approval. The procurement does not specify incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Although a specific budget range is not detailed, the multi-county cooperative approach suggests a potentially significant contract value that could be attractive to food service equipment and beverage providers specializing in school nutrition programs. Successful vendors will need to demonstrate robust product offerings, competitive pricing, reliable delivery mechanisms, and comprehensive machine maintenance capabilities to be considered for contract award.