North Carolina eVP #189-GCS IFB# 6832

Guilford County Schools Solicits Distributors for Fresh Milk Products for Child Nutrition Programs

Guilford County Schools in Greensboro, North Carolina is seeking bids from distributors to supply and deliver fresh milk products for its federally funded Child Nutrition programs across the district. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Schools, Purchasing Department, Greensboro, NC - Key contacts: Letitia Hines (School Nutrition Services), Velicia Moore (Purchasing Department) - Products Requested: - Wide range of fresh milk products, including: - Skim, 1%, 2%, and whole milk (unflavored and flavored) in pint cartons - Lactose-free options - 5-gallon bags and 1-gallon containers - Buttermilk (1% or less) in gallon containers - Sour cream (reduced fat) in 5-pound containers - Quantities range from 250 to 3,000,000 units per item - Detailed part numbers (M-1 to M-14) provided for each product type - Notable Requirements: - Delivery to multiple school sites throughout Guilford County, NC, with specific delivery schedules - Contract term is one year, with up to four additional one-year renewal options (maximum five years) - Prices firm for 30 days after bid period; escalation/de-escalation based on federal milk market orders - Deliveries required ten months per year, with some summer feeding site deliveries - Open to all qualified distributors; strong encouragement for minority and women-owned business participation - Compliance with North Carolina statutes on competitive bidding, collusion, and E-Verify - Insurance certificates required; taxes must be included in bids - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or brands are specified; opportunity is open to any qualified distributor able to supply fresh milk products - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Guilford County Schools Purchasing Department, 714 Green Valley Road, Greensboro, NC 27408 - Multiple school delivery sites across Guilford County, NC

Description

This invitation for bids is issued by Guilford County Schools to distributors interested in submitting a new contract for the procurement and delivery of fresh milk products. These products are intended for federally funded Child Nutrition programs operating within the school district. The contract awarded will be for the first year with the potential for four one-year renewals, contingent upon agreement between the vendor and the school district. Electronic bids are not permitted; bids must be submitted according to instructions in the attachments.

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