School Nutrition Grocery Bid

The Bulloch County Board of Education School Food Authority has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #043025) for the procurement of comprehensive food products and related supplies to support the school nutrition program during the 2026-2027 school year. The solicitation encompasses multiple categories including food items, equipment, paper and chemical products, bread, milk and dairy products, kitchen supplies, cafeteria decor, cafeteria furniture, and ice cream. The grocery specification document details a comprehensive list of food products across numerous categories—including bases, beverages, breakfast items, chips, coffee and tea, condiments, crackers, dairy products, desserts, fats and oils, flavorings, fruits, grains, meats (beef, fish, poultry, and pork), sauces, soups, spices, sugars, and both canned and frozen vegetables—with each product line including detailed specifications addressing nutritional requirements such as whole grain content, sodium levels, artificial ingredient restrictions, and smart snack compliance. Bids were issued on April 3, 2026, with a deadline for written questions on April 27, 2026, and bid submission closing on May 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the School Nutrition Services & Auxiliary Warehouse located at 18201 Highway 80 West, Statesboro, Georgia 30458, with bid opening occurring the same day at 1:00 PM. The contract period commences July 1, 2026 and terminates June 30, 2027, with options for extension up to three months at the same bid pricing and renewal for up to four additional one-year terms based on vendor performance. The SFA will award the contract within approximately 60 days of bid opening to one or more responsive and responsible vendors offering the lowest prices. Vendors must include all charges for packing and transportation to 14 designated school delivery sites, with weekly deliveries required Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM, and must maintain proper temperature control and sanitary conditions.

All bid prices shall remain firm for the initial 60-day period following award, after which price adjustments on a six-month basis may be considered based on verified market conditions using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports, Consumer Price Index data, or other valid third-party publications. Federal compliance requirements apply, including the Buy American provision (7 CFR 210.21(d)) requiring domestic products, debarment verification for bids exceeding $25,000, and lobbying certifications for bids exceeding $100,000. Vendors must provide evidence of liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence for general liability and $1,000,000 aggregate, maintain HACCP plans with 24/7 recall capability, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing school food service procurement. The SFA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award contracts to single or multiple vendors as deemed in the district's best interest. While no specific incumbent vendors or budget ranges are explicitly identified in the available documentation, the scope of the procurement across 14 school delivery sites and multiple product categories suggests a substantial procurement value. The specific award value or budget range was not disclosed in the posted solicitation materials.