ITB 24-23 Bread Products

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The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) in the state of Georgia is seeking qualified bidders to provide Bread Products for its school nutrition program. The solicitation, Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-23, outlines the required scope of work, including estimated annual usage quantities for various bread product categories. DCSD is looking for vendors with professional qualifications, technical competence, and specialized experience in providing these products. All bid pricing must be held firm for the entire contract term, with only one price change allowed during any 12-month period at the renewal date. DCSD reserves the right to make multiple awards, and the initial contract term will be through June 30, 2025, with four one-year extension options. Bids must be submitted electronically by March 12, 2024, and DCSD is hosting an optional virtual session on February 21, 2024 to demonstrate the bid submission process.

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DCSD encourages participation from small, minority, and women-owned businesses, and the contract is subject to the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011. The award notification indicates that the contract was awarded to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,025,536 for the 2024-2025 school year. However, the actual spend may be lower than the maximum authorized amount. No other details regarding pricing, set-asides, incumbent vendors, or funding sources are provided in the available documentation.