IW Legume-Based Snack

Granite School District's Purchasing Department has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure individually wrapped legume-based snacks for its Child Nutrition Department located in Salt Lake County, Utah. The procurement seeks a single vendor to supply shelf-stable, nut-free, Kosher-certified legume-based snacks in 1.0-1.5 oz portions that meet National School Lunch Program guidelines, providing either 2 oz equivalent Meat/Meat Alternate or ½ cup legume vegetable credit. Products must contain a minimum of 9 grams of protein and 7 grams of dietary fiber per serving, with sodium not exceeding 400 milligrams and calories not exceeding 200 per serving, and must be available in a minimum of three distinct flavors with a minimum 12-month shelf life. Bidders must submit comprehensive bid packages through the Bonfire Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) system or in writing to the GSD Purchasing Department at 2500 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115, with a deadline of April 24, 2026. All communications and bidder questions must be directed to designated procurement officer Jess Brophy (jdhaws@graniteschools.org) through the U3P portal. The contract will commence upon award for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewal periods, with award made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Deliveries must be scheduled to the GSD Bates Central Kitchen/Child Nutrition Warehouse at 4161 West 2200 South, West Valley City, Utah 84120, with estimated initial usage of approximately 12,000 individually wrapped servings for summer service, though quantities may increase based on menu integration and student acceptance. Required bid submissions include certifications of bid, debarment and suspension, lobbying disclosure, non-collusion declarations, Buy American statements, recall procedures, vendor questionnaires, cost sheets, nutrition labels, crediting information, and formulation statements.

This procurement is funded exclusively with federal funds through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Programs, requiring strict compliance with federal Buy American provisions mandating that products contain at least 51 percent U.S. agricultural food components by weight or volume. Bidders must be properly licensed in Utah and demonstrate a three-year food safety violation history with third-party audit certifications scoring no less than ninety percent, along with compliance with extensive federal regulations governing procurement, food safety, environmental protection, and equal employment opportunity. Approved products are limited to Zee Zees brand or Granite School District-approved equal products, and all vendors must provide proof of commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate coverage. Pricing shall be firm for the initial one-year contract period on an FOB Destination basis with delivery charges included and no additional surcharges permitted, with any price adjustments for contract renewals requiring thirty days' advance written notice supported by verifiable documentation such as Producer Price Index data or manufacturer notifications. No specific budget ranges or award values are provided in the procurement documents; however, the initial estimated usage of 12,000 servings provides a baseline for cost projections. The district reserves the right to determine if alternative or substitute products meet required specifications and school needs, and maintains the authority to accept any or all bids, reject any or all bids, cancel the IFB prior to award, and waive informalities if deemed in the district's best interest.