Milk Bid

The state of Georgia's Pickens County is soliciting bids for a milk and dairy products procurement for PK-12 schools through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #0034, with proposals due on June 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM. The contract will cover milk product deliveries to multiple county schools, including various milk categories such as buttermilk, chocolate milk, strawberry milk, and lactose-free milk. Vendors must comply with National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) regulations, specifically adhering to Buy American provisions that mandate domestic product sourcing. The procurement requires vendors to provide certificates of liability insurance, meet comprehensive food safety requirements, and demonstrate capacity to handle potential product recalls. The contract period will run from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with options for extension up to three months and potential renewal for four additional one-year terms based on vendor performance. Bid evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets all specified requirements.

While the document does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, vendors will need to demonstrate robust capabilities in dairy product distribution and school nutrition program compliance. The procurement targets five specific Pierce County schools: Blackshear Elementary, Midway Elementary, Patterson Elementary, Pierce County Middle, and Pierce County High. Successful vendors must have established distribution networks, food safety certifications, and the logistical capacity to consistently deliver high-quality milk products to multiple educational institutions. The bid does not specify a precise budget range or award value, but interested vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing across multiple milk product categories. The School Nutrition Program reserves substantial discretion in contract award, emphasizing the importance of meeting technical specifications, maintaining product quality, and ensuring reliable delivery capabilities.