# North Carolina eVP #161-110926

Fresh produce supply and delivery for Catawba County school nutrition services

**Posted:** October 27, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 161-110926
**NAICS:** 424480

Catawba County Board of Education is seeking fresh produce for its school nutrition program and delivery to district school sites.
- **Government buyer:** Catawba County Board of Education, through Catawba County School Nutrition (Catawba County Schools), North Carolina.
- **Scope:** Supply and scheduled delivery of whole and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, salad and slaw items, and individually packaged snack portions. The schedule lists estimated quantities; a zero quantity indicates no estimated amount for that line item, not an omitted item.
- **OEMs and brands:** No specific produce manufacturer or OEM is identified. “Packer Label” is the specified label/brand for the listed items; it is not identified as a bidder or selected supplier. Historical distributor names in the spreadsheet are not identified as prospective vendors.
- **Notable requirements:** Meet applicable USDA Grade No. 1 and item specifications; maintain product traceability, lot identification, recall procedures, and temperature logs; provide GAP/GHP certification or equivalent documentation and product specifications; maintain required shelf life and code dating; notify the district about substitutions or shortages; credit shortages within 48 hours. Domestic agricultural commodities are required when available under Buy American requirements, with country-of-origin information for non-domestic produce.
- **Delivery and pricing:** Deliver to designated school receiving areas on the district schedule. Include transportation and delivery charges in quoted prices. Quantities are estimates with no guaranteed minimum; evaluation considers total program cost.

### Description

Catawba County Board of Education is seeking a vendor to furnish and deliver fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and locally grown seasonal produce. Products must meet stated quality requirements, including USDA Grade No. 1 when applicable, and be clean, free from decay, properly packed, and refrigerated. The vendor must also meet food-safety and traceability requirements, provide deliveries to school sites, and comply with USDA procurement and Buy American provisions. Quotes are due November 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM; electronic submission is not permitted.

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