Supplies and paper goods

Bartow County Schools in Georgia is requesting bids on supplies and paper goods for school nutrition operations under IFB10-2022-011, with bids originally due September 3, 2021. Addendum #2, issued August 17, 2021, clarifies that the School Nutrition Program reserves the right to award a single contract for the total requirement rather than multiple contracts on a group or line-item basis; vendors must acknowledge receipt of this addendum with their bid response.

The scope encompasses approximately 80 product categories spanning disposable food service items (containers, trays, bowls, cups, and lids in multiple configurations), food preparation supplies (aluminum foil, deli paper, pan liners), sanitation and safety items (bleach, sanitizing wipes, disposable gloves and aprons), and janitorial supplies (garbage liners, tissues, towels). Estimated annual quantities range from 40 units to 1.416 million units across all line items, totaling over 10 million units annually. Specifications include detailed requirements for material composition, dimensions, colors, and functional applications; products meeting food service standards must comply with FDA approval or FFDCA requirements for direct food contact. Environmental certifications such as Green Seal and EcoLogo are emphasized where applicable, with preference for recyclable and compostable materials. Pricing is structured on a per-purchase-unit basis, with purchase units and stock units defined separately to account for different packaging configurations.

Kellie Thompson serves as the School Nutrition Program contact at kellie.thompson@bartow.k12.ga.us or 770-606-5800, Extension 3805. The bid specifications are detailed in Attachment B, with updates provided in Addendum #2.