Gwinnett County Bids #IWQ #140229

Gwinnett County packaged grocery items for Community Services

Gwinnett County is seeking quotes for a broad package of shelf-stable grocery items for its Department of Community Services. - Government buyer: Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Department of Community Services; Purchasing Division, Department of Financial Services. - Brands and vendors: Great Value is specified for most items, with approved equivalents allowed. Maruchan is named for chicken-flavor ramen noodles, also with approved equivalents allowed. No reseller or distributor is identified by name. - Products and quantities: The schedule includes 35 grocery line items, generally ordered in cases, with quantities from 18 to 78 cases per item. Items include spreads, peanut butter, canned chicken and tuna, rice, pasta and sauces, instant potatoes, soups, ramen, canned vegetables, and beans. Package sizes and case pack quantities are listed below; part numbers are not provided. - Notable requirements: Proposed equivalents must be identified by manufacturer or distributor and product, and supported with product literature, ingredient and nutrition information, packaging details, and an equivalent-product guarantee. Products must meet minimum portion requirements, arrive in proper condition, and be labeled with manufacturer, distributor, brand, product code, quantity, and case weight. - Delivery and evaluation: Delivery is to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center in Lawrenceville, with inside delivery. Delivery is to be coordinated after award and must be completed within 72 hours after receipt of order; all items must arrive by the solicitation's stated delivery deadline. Quotes are evaluated on lowest unit-of-measure cost, and award may be made by line item or for the entire schedule. Suppliers must provide at least three references for similar work. - Estimated value: Approximately $15,000–$35,000; the procurement materials do not provide pricing.

Description

Gwinnett County is soliciting informal written quotes for food items for the Department of Community Services. The quote schedule lists multiple food products, including grape jelly, strawberry fruit spread, peanut butter, canned chicken, and tuna, with specified package sizes, quantities, and brands or approved equivalents. Delivery is to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and all items must be received by December 7, 2026. Award may be made by overall low quote or line item, based on the lowest unit-of-measure cost.

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