SY25-26 Bread Bid

Thomas County School Nutrition Program is seeking sealed bids for bread and bun products to be delivered to multiple school locations within Thomas County, Georgia for the School Year 2025-2026. The Invitation for Bid (IFB #SY25-26 Bread) covers a comprehensive range of bread products including whole grain sandwich bread, hot dog buns, slider rolls, hamburger buns, hoagie rolls, and dinner rolls, with specific requirements for grain content (51% whole grain) and precise slice/count specifications. Bids are scheduled to be issued on April 1, 2025, with written questions accepted until April 15, 2025, and final bids due by May 2, 2025 at 4 pm EST. The procurement will be opened on May 5, 2025 at 9 am at the TC School Nutrition Office, with a contract term spanning from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Bidders must comply with federal and state regulations, including the Buy American provision, and provide detailed product specifications, nutrition information, and a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan.

The procurement allows for potential contract extensions up to three months at the same pricing, with possibilities of renewal for up to four additional one-year terms based on vendor performance. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid emphasizes domestic product sourcing with strict guidelines for alternative or imported products. The School Food Authority reserves the right to award a single contract or multiple contracts on a group or line-item basis that best serves their interests. Pricing will remain firm for 180 days from the contract award date, with potential adjustments based on verified market conditions. Although the current bid specification sheet shows a total bid amount of $0.00, this is likely a preliminary document, and actual contract values will be determined through the competitive bidding process. The procurement allows for quality control measures and includes provisions for potential contract termination for poor vendor performance.