Milk IFB # M 24-25 tift CO. School nutrition

The Tift County School Food Authority (SFA) in Georgia has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the supply and delivery of milk to the Tift County School Nutrition Program. The bid covers an initial term from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with options to extend the contract up to 3 months and to renew for up to 4 additional 1-year terms. The SFA is seeking bids for a variety of milk products including buttermilk, plain fat-free, chocolate fat-free, plain 1% non-flavor, vanilla fat-free, and strawberry fat-free, in both gallon and 8oz carton/bottle sizes. Bids are due by May 2, 2024, and will be opened on May 3, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), and pricing will be firm for the initial term, except for milk which may escalate or de-escalate based on changes in the Class 1 Raw Milk Price Index.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Bidders must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including the Buy American provision, and provide evidence of insurance and a HACCP plan. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for this procurement is not specified.