North Carolina eVP #161-07202026

Catawba County Board of Education Solicits Fresh Produce for School Nutrition Program

The Catawba County Board of Education is seeking vendors to supply fresh produce to its schools for the upcoming academic year. - Government Buyer: - Catawba County Board of Education, School Nutrition Department - Products/Services Requested: - Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and locally grown seasonal produce - All produce must meet USDA Grade No. 1 standards (free from decay, clean, properly packed, and refrigerated) - No specific OEMs or brands required; open to all qualified suppliers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) certifications or equivalent documentation - Compliance with USDA Buy American provision (domestic agricultural commodities prioritized) - Vendors must maintain traceability, recall procedures, lot identification, and temperature logs for all produce - Deliveries required on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 6:30 AM and 2 PM to multiple school locations - No guaranteed minimum order quantities; contract is indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity - Criminal background checks for vendor employees and compliance with North Carolina school safety laws are mandatory

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Catawba County Board of Education to procure fresh produce including fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and locally grown seasonal produce. The products must meet USDA Grade No. 1 standards when applicable, be free from decay, clean, properly packed, and properly refrigerated. The vendor must comply with food safety requirements including GAP and GHP certifications, maintain traceability, recall procedures, lot identification, and temperature logs. Delivery is required on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 6:30 AM and 2 PM to designated school sites.

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