Blount County Ionwave #2026-0117

Produce Supply for Child Nutrition Programs – Alcoa City, Maryville City, and Blount County Schools

This opportunity is for produce suppliers to provide a wide range of fresh and pre-cut fruits and vegetables to Alcoa City, Maryville City, and Blount County Schools for their Child Nutrition Programs. - Government Buyer: - Blount County Schools (coordinating with Alcoa City and Maryville City Schools); each district is an independent School Food Authority (SFA) and will issue separate contracts - Products/Services Requested: - Extensive list of fresh produce: apples (Gala, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious), bananas, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots (baby, medium, mini, shredded, snack pack, sticks), cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, eggs, grapes (green, red), honeydew, kiwi, lemons, lettuce (iceberg, leaf, romaine, spring mix, shredded), onions (green, red, yellow), oranges, parsley, pears, peppers (green, red, yellow), pineapple, potatoes (red, sweet, white baking), radishes, salad mixes, spinach, squash (yellow, zucchini), strawberries, tangerines, tomatoes (various types), turnip, watermelon - Ready-to-eat and pre-cut produce items (e.g., Taylor Farms or equal): mini carrots, cantaloupe cups, broccoli florets cups, cucumber coins, burger sets, and more - Quantities range from small units to thousands of pounds or cases; detailed line items specify pack sizes and quality requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - Taylor Farms is referenced as a quality standard for several pre-cut and ready-to-eat items ("or equal" accepted) - No other specific OEMs named; brand names are for quality reference only - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All fresh produce must be U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy; pre-cut items require a minimum 7-day shelf life upon delivery - Compliance with local, state, and federal sanitary regulations and Child Nutrition Program rules - Documentation required: W-9, business license affidavit, drug-free workplace affidavit, background check compliance, Buy American certification, lobbying/debarment/non-collusion/boycott of Israel certifications, and proof of liability insurance naming the school districts and county governments as additional insureds - Vendors must comply with Tennessee Sales & Use Tax collection and remittance - If contracted items are unavailable, schools may purchase from other qualified vendors - Brand names set quality standards; lesser quality offerings will not be considered

Description

This invitation to bid seeks a produce supplier to deliver fresh and pre-cut fruits and vegetables for the Child Nutrition Programs of Alcoa City, Maryville City, and Blount County Schools. Each school district operates independently but the bid combines estimated usage quantities for all three districts. The contract terms will apply to all three districts, with separate contracts for each. The bid requires compliance with sanitary processing and packaging regulations and adherence to Child Nutrition Program rules.

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