School Nutrition Paper and Chemical Supplies

The Hancock County Board of Education, in partnership with the Hancock County/City School Nutrition Program in Georgia, has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #SN007-2026 for the procurement of paper and chemical supplies to support school nutrition operations across multiple locations including Hancock Central High School, M.E. Lewis Elementary, and Early Head Start in Sparta, Georgia. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of food service disposables and supplies including portion cups in various sizes (2oz, 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 9oz, and 12oz) with corresponding lids, hinged clamshell containers, styrofoam compartmented trays in 3-compartment and 5-compartment configurations, plastic dinnerware (spoons and forks), food storage bags, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, pan liners, aprons, and cleaning supplies such as scouring pads and dish detergent. Bids will be evaluated based on responsiveness to specifications and lowest price, with the School Nutrition Program reserving the right to award to single or multiple vendors. All bid prices must remain firm for the contract period and include all charges for packing and transportation to designated school locations with no separate fuel charges permitted. The contract term runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with options for extension up to three months at the same bid pricing and renewal options for up to four additional one-year terms based on vendor performance. The deadline for submitting written questions is June 10, 2025, with bids due by June 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM at the Hancock County Board of Education located at 10571 Highway 15 North, Sparta, Georgia 31087, and bid opening scheduled for June 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise types. Vendors must comply with numerous federal regulations including USDA Buy American provisions (7 CFR 210.21(d)), debarment and suspension verification for bids exceeding $25,000, lobbying certifications for bids over $100,000, and various civil rights and nondiscrimination requirements. Qualified vendors must demonstrate proof of liability insurance with specified coverage limits, maintain HACCP plans with 24/7 recall capability, and comply with E-Verify requirements for employee authorization. The School Nutrition Program applies a Three Strikes Rule for vendor performance violations, with termination for cause as a remedial option, and allows for contract termination without penalty upon thirty days' written notice. Payment will be made within thirty days of receipt of properly invoiced goods following inspection and acceptance. No specific budget allocation or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.