School Nutrition Milk BID

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the Bryan County School Nutrition Program in Georgia to procure milk distribution services for the 2024-2025 school year. The School Nutrition Program is seeking bids for various milk products including white 1% milk, chocolate fat-free milk, lactose milk, and shelf-stable milk options in half-pint and gallon sizes. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) provides detailed product specifications, including pack sizes, units per case, and manufacturer information. Pricing is requested in a unit price and case price format. The bid is due by May 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST, with the initial contract term from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025, and the option to extend the contract up to 3 months and renew for up to 4 additional 1-year terms. The School Nutrition Program will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting the IFB's terms and specifications.

The IFB requires vendors to comply with various federal and state requirements, including lobbying certification, debarment verification, and the Buy American provision. However, the IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not specify a budget range or award value for this procurement.