Opportunity
Shelby County Schools #26-19
Shelby County Board of Education Solicits Bids for Supplemental Grocery Items for Child Nutrition Program
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
26-19
NAICS
424410
Shelby County Board of Education is seeking bids for a wide range of supplemental grocery items to support its Child Nutrition Program across multiple school sites in Shelby County, Alabama. - Buyer: Shelby County Board of Education, Child Nutrition Program - Products requested include: - Dressings (e.g., Balsamic Vinaigrette, Caesar Tuscan Dressing, Ranch Chipotle Sauce) - Baking mixes (Brownie Mix, Devil's Food Cake Mix, White Cake Mix, Yellow Cake Mix) - Spices and seasonings (Cayenne Pepper, Cloves, Dill Weed, White Pepper) - Cookies (Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Sugar) - Dairy-free and soy milk options (Almond and Soy, various flavors) - Paper products (Can Liners, Multi Fold Towels, Napkins) - Other items (Bread Crumbs, Brown Sugar, Wheat Flour, Cooking Spray, Icing, Yogurt) - Each item includes specific part numbers and quantities (e.g., 322 Sugar Cookies, 50 lbs Wheat Flour, 100 Can Liners) - No specific OEMs or brand manufacturers are mandated, but some items reference brands (e.g., Domino's 10X Sugar, Pam Cooking Spray) - Delivery required to over 20 school locations throughout Shelby County - Contract period is one year starting July 1, with two optional renewal years - Vendors must comply with Alabama immigration law, Buy American provisions, and federal nondiscrimination policies - Strict quality, packaging, and delivery standards apply - Prices must remain firm for the initial year, with market-based adjustments possible in renewal years
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of supplemental grocery items for the Shelby County School System's Child Nutrition Program. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids marked "CNP Supplemental Groceries" with the bid number and opening time and date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, considering factors such as quality, conformity with specifications, delivery terms, and past service. The bid due date is May 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must comply with Alabama State Bid Law and provide documentation of enrollment in the E-Verify program if applicable.