SY 27 School Nutrition Milk Bid

Jones County School District in Georgia is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) #MK27 to procure milk and dairy products for its School Nutrition Program, supporting seven school locations throughout the county. The solicitation seeks competitive pricing for thirteen line items including whole milk, flavored milk, lactose-free varieties, shelf-stable options, and soy milk alternatives in package sizes ranging from 0.5 pint individual servings to half-gallon containers and multi-pack cases, with products specified from manufacturers including Thomaston Milk Company, Mayfield, Trumoo, and Danone. Bids are due on May 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with bid opening scheduled for 2:00 p.m. the same day at 125 Stewart Avenue, Gray, Georgia 31032; written questions must be submitted by May 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., and no pre-bid meeting is required. The contract will commence July 1, 2026, and terminate June 30, 2027, with potential extension up to three months at the same bid pricing and renewal options structured as one-year terms with up to four additional one-year renewals based on vendor performance. All bid prices must remain firm for 365 days from contract award, with subsequent price adjustments permitted only on a semi-annual basis when supported by third-party documentation such as USDA reports or Consumer Price Index data. Vendors must comply with the Buy American provision under 7 CFR 210.21(d), maintain HACCP plans, provide nutritional data, carry appropriate insurance, verify debarment status, and confirm E-Verify compliance; delivery must include all transportation and packing charges on a freight-on-board basis with no separate fuel surcharges permitted, and payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt following product inspection and acceptance.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions specific to disadvantaged enterprises in the available documentation. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been disclosed in the bid materials. The specification sheet indicates estimated quantities listed as zero for all line items, meaning actual purchase volumes will be determined based on school nutrition program operational needs throughout the contract period. This procurement is funded through the National School Lunch Program and is subject to 2 CFR 200 compliance requirements and USDA regulations. The School Nutrition Director, Matoshia Grant, oversees procurement and can be contacted at matoshia.grant@jones.k12.ga.us or 478-986-1390. Award of the contract may be made to a single or multiple vendors based on competitive sealed bidding, with award anticipated within 60 days of bid opening, though no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available solicitation materials.