ITB Fresh Bread Products

The Georgia Education Cooperative (GEC) is soliciting bids for fresh bread products, including sandwich breads, Texas toast, hamburger buns, hot dog buns, and other whole grain-rich bread products, to be provided to 30 participating school districts in Georgia for the 2024-2025 school year. The contract term will be 12 months from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with the possibility of 4 annual renewals if mutually agreeable. Bids are due on April 22, 2024 by 12 noon Eastern Time, and will be opened on April 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time at the Social Circle City Board of Education Office. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) outlines detailed product specifications, nutritional requirements, delivery schedules, invoicing and payment terms, and other special terms and conditions. Pricing must remain firm for the first 12 months, with potential for economic price adjustments upon contract renewal. The award will be made to the lowest-priced responsible and responsive bidder meeting all terms and conditions, with consideration given to student preference, compatibility, and service. The GEC reserves the right to award by line item to multiple vendors if that would result in the "best value" for participating districts and students.

This contracting opportunity is not designated as a set-aside for any specific type of organization. The IFB does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not specify a budget range, but the contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced responsible and responsive bidder.