North Carolina eVP #189-GCS-410-Lot 4_26-27

Fresh Produce Distribution for Guilford County Schools Child Nutrition Programs (Lot 4)

Guilford County Schools, via the North Carolina Procurement Alliance (NCPA), is seeking bids for the distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable produce (Lot 4) to support federally-funded Child Nutrition programs across the district. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Schools (NC), in partnership with NCPA - Products/Services Requested: - Fresh fruit and vegetable produce for school nutrition programs - Distribution and delivery services to all district sites, including Farm to School and USDA-donated foods - Key Requirements: - Compliance with USDA and NCDA&CS storage and delivery standards - Provision of brand and grade labels, HACCP food safety summaries, and food recall policies - Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certifications for produce - Evidence of insurance and criminal background checks for employees - HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) certifications encouraged - Ability to accommodate various school schedules, set delivery times, and no minimum order requirements - Capability to serve all district programs, including summer and afterschool feeding - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; all produce must meet specified quality and safety standards - Electronic bids are not permitted; submissions must follow solicitation instructions - Contract Duration: - One-year initial term with four one-year renewal options (up to five years total)

Description

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Guilford County School Nutrition NCPA consortium for the procurement and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetable produce products by Lot 4 for federally-funded Child Nutrition programs in the Guilford County School District. The contract is one of three divided lots and serves as the first year of a potential five-year term with renewal options. Bidders must submit bids by May 8, 2026, with a bid opening on May 12, 2026, and must comply with detailed requirements including brand and grade labels, HACCP summaries, insurance, background checks, food recall policies, GAP certifications, and HUB certifications.

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