Opportunity
Shelby County Schools #26-08
Shelby County Board of Education Solicits Bids for 5-Day Meal Boxes for School Nutrition Program
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
April 09, 2026
Identifier
26-08
NAICS
311999
Shelby County Board of Education is seeking bids for the supply and weekly delivery of 5-Day Meal Boxes for its Child Nutrition Program. - Government Buyer: - Shelby County Board of Education, Child Nutrition Department (Columbiana, Alabama) - Products/Services Requested: - 5-Day Meal Boxes (breakfast and lunch) - Approximately 576 boxes per week, totaling 2,880 boxes for the contract period - Meal boxes must meet USDA Smart Snacks nutritional standards - Delivered frozen to Calera Middle, Columbiana Middle, and Vincent Elementary schools - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified food service providers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state regulations, including Alabama Immigration Law - Vendors must provide detailed product specifications and reporting - Award based on lowest responsible bid meeting all specifications, with consideration for quality, conformity, delivery, and past service - Sealed bids required using district forms; adherence to non-discrimination and ethical standards - Period of Performance: - One-year contract with possible mutual extension - Delivery Locations: - Calera Middle (Calera, AL) - Columbiana Middle (Columbiana, AL) - Vincent Elementary (Vincent, AL)
Description
Shelby County Schools is soliciting sealed bids for Bid #26-08 to supply Child Nutrition Program (CNP) 5-Day Meal Boxes for use in the Shelby County School System. Bids must be submitted using the provided forms, sealed, and marked appropriately, and will be publicly opened on April 9, 2026. The contract period is one year, with the possibility of extension by mutual consent. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, considering factors such as quality and past service. The bid includes detailed instructions, protest procedures, and compliance requirements including Alabama Immigration Law and ethical practices.