Opportunity
Shelby County Schools #26-16
Shelby County Board of Education Solicits Bids for School Milk and Dairy Products
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
26-16
NAICS
424430
Shelby County Board of Education's Child Nutrition Program is seeking bids for a wide range of milk and milk-related products to supply schools across the district: - Government Buyer: - Shelby County Board of Education, Child Nutrition Program (Alabama) - Products/Services Requested: - Multiple types of milk (skim, 2%, whole, chocolate, lactose-free, almond, shelf-stable) - Quantities range from 1 to 10,800 units per item - Includes both gallon and pint sizes, as well as shelf-stable options - Dairy products: low-fat cottage cheese, reduced fat sour cream, plain yogurt - Product Line Items (examples): - Pint Skim Milk Flavored: 10,800 units - Pint Low Fat Milk 1% Flavored: 5,000 units - Shelf stable milk, 1% low-fat: 50 units - 5# Carton Cottage Cheese (low fat): 1 unit - Yogurt, Plain 6/32 oz: 25 units - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All milk must be Grade A pasteurized; shelf-stable milk must be UHT pasteurized - Compliance with Alabama Immigration Law and USDA Buy American provisions - Contract period is six months with options to renew up to two years; prices firm for initial year - Delivery to multiple school facilities throughout Shelby County - No specific OEMs or brands are named; open to all qualified dairy manufacturers and suppliers - Equal opportunity and non-discrimination emphasized; strict adherence to bid form and documentation requirements
Description
Shelby County Board of Education is soliciting sealed bids for CNP Milk and Milk Related Products for use in the Shelby County School System. Bids must be submitted using the provided form, sealed, and marked appropriately with the bid number and opening date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, considering factors such as quality, conformity, delivery terms, and past service. The board provides equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any vendor. Bids must comply with Alabama State Bid Law and include all required certifications and forms.