RFB# 820-24-25 Beverage Bid

Sampson County Schools School Nutrition Services in North Carolina is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement and delivery of beverage products, including coolers, vending machines, and/or merchandisers, for the school district's federally-funded nutrition programs. The contract period is from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025, with the potential for four one-year renewals. Bids are due on May 17, 2024 by 9:00 a.m. and must be submitted either by mail or hand-delivered. The bid opening will take place on May 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Sampson County Schools Auxiliary Services Complex. Vendors must comply with the USDA Buy American provision, wherein over 51% of the final product must consist of domestic agricultural commodities. Vendors will also need to provide evidence of required insurance, comply with the Lunsford Act, and submit a HACCP summary and food recall policy.

The RFB requires a firm fixed price, subject to an annual economic price adjustment not to exceed 5%. The school district will provide a profile of the schools, including the required type and quantity of merchandisers for each location. The school district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will make a preliminary award determination before seeking final local approval. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The RFB does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFB does not provide any information on the possible award values or budget ranges.