SY26-27 School Nutrition Chemical-Janitorial Supplies Bid

Colquitt County School Nutrition is requesting sealed bids for kitchen chemicals and janitorial supplies for School Year 2026-2027 under IFB issued May 20, 2026, with bids due June 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Colquitt County School Nutrition office in Moultrie, Georgia. Written questions are due June 1, 2026, and bid opening is scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with award anticipated by June 18, 2026.

The scope includes freezer cleaners, floor drain treatments, laundry detergents, glass cleaners, stainless steel polish, cleaning wipes, bar towels, scrub pads, brushes, mop handles, mop heads, dust mop covers, and spray bottles for delivery to thirteen designated school sites. All chemical products designated for kitchen use must be NSF-compliant. The specifications document provides suggested product numbers and brands for reference; comparable brands and products are acceptable alternatives. Bidders must submit an electronic Excel copy and paper copy of the quote sheet and must provide pricing for a minimum of eighty percent of requested items or face non-responsive rejection.

The contract commences July 1, 2026 and runs through June 30, 2027. An extension option of up to six months at the same bid pricing is available with mutual written agreement, followed by renewal options of up to four additional one-year terms based on vendor performance with annual pricing updates. Bid prices must remain firm for six months from award date; subsequent adjustments are permitted only based on verified third-party market data such as USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports or Consumer Price Index changes. Pricing must include all packing and transportation charges to the thirteen delivery sites; separate fuel charges are prohibited.

The School Food Authority reserves the right to award to a single vendor or multiple vendors. Vendors must maintain comprehensive liability insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 general liability and $500,000 automobile liability, comply with Buy American provisions, and meet E-Verify work authorization requirements. Debarment and suspension certifications are required for bids exceeding $25,000; lobbying certifications are required for awards exceeding $100,000.