Opportunity
Georgia Procurement Registry #10-2026-019
Bartow County Schools Solicits Local Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for School Nutrition Program
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
May 22, 2026
Identifier
10-2026-019
NAICS
424480
Bartow County Schools is seeking proposals for the supply of local fresh fruits and vegetables for its School Nutrition Program for the 2026-2027 school year. - Government Buyer: - Bartow County Schools (School Nutrition Program) - Located in Cartersville, Georgia - Products/Services Requested: - Local fresh fruits (including organic and non-GMO options) - Local fresh vegetables - NIGP codes: 39029 (Fruits, Fresh), 39084 (Vegetables, Fresh), 39028 (Fruits and Vegetables, Organic, Fresh) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified suppliers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Must comply with all federal and state regulations related to school nutrition and procurement - Organic and non-GMO options are specifically requested - All proposal submission costs are the responsibility of the offeror - The Georgia Department of Education may enforce compliance but is not a party to the contract - Contract Award: - Based on a competitive sealed proposal process - Agreement will be directly between the selected vendor and Bartow County Schools
Description
This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Bartow County Schools for providing local fresh fruits and vegetables. The procurement is for the school year 2026-2027 and aims to examine alternatives to the current local fresh fruit and vegetable purchases. The RFP outlines the terms and conditions applicable to the procurement and specifies that all costs for submitting proposals are borne by the offerors. The contract resulting from this RFP will be between the offeror and Bartow County Schools, with the Georgia Department of Education not being a party to the contract.