Opportunity
Dekalb County School District Ionwave #ITB 26-729 Addendum 1 (USDA Product Processing)
USDA Product Processing Services for DeKalb County School District School Nutrition Department
Posted
February 26, 2026
Respond By
April 14, 2026
Identifier
ITB 26-729 Addendum 1 (USDA Product Processing)
NAICS
311615
This opportunity seeks vendors to provide USDA product processing services for the DeKalb County School District's School Nutrition Department. - Government Buyer: - DeKalb County School District, School Nutrition Services - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Tyson Foods - Pilgrim's Pride - Gold Creek Foods - Rich Chicks - Don Lee Farms - JTM Food Group - Maid Rite - AdvancePierre Foods - Hormel Foods - Asian Food Solutions - Schwans Minh - Yangs 5th Taste - Del Real Foods - Proview Foods - Jennie-O Turkey Store - Brookwood Farms - Land O Lakes - Products/Services Requested: - Processing of USDA commodity foods into finished products for school meals - Main products include: - Beef patties, crumbles, steak, and pot roast (various part numbers) - Chicken drumsticks, wings, popcorn, tangerine, bone-in, whole muscle, General Tso, tamales, Pollo Asado - Turkey roast, BBQ, deli, and ham - Cheese sauces (cheddar, creamy white) - Bean & cheese papusas, cheese & green chile tamales - Detailed nutritional and allergen requirements: - Gluten-free, soy-free, whole grain content, sodium limits, CN labeling - Pack sizes between 10-40 lbs - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide required certifications (HACCP, Child Nutrition labels, product data sheets) - All products must meet strict nutritional and allergen specifications - Only approved or equal products from listed OEMs are acceptable - Compliance with all bid form and reference requirements is mandatory - Place of Performance/Delivery: - DeKalb County School District facilities (Stone Mountain, GA) - Period of Performance: - Term contract; duration and renewal options as specified in solicitation documents
Description
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide USDA product processing services. The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to establish a term contract to support the DCSD School Nutrition Department. The awarded bidder will be required to provide services in accordance with detailed specifications, requirements, and terms outlined in the solicitation documents. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on March 17, 2026, a question submission deadline on March 20, 2026, and a bid submission deadline on April 14, 2026.