IFB 01042023MT- SCS District Wide Bottled Water Distribution Final

The Shelby County Board of Education is seeking a qualified vendor to supply non‑carbonated, non‑flavored, sugar‑free bottled water (8 oz and 16.9 oz) and deliver the required weekly case quantities to every school in the Memphis‑Shelby County Schools district. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, one‑year award with two optional one‑year extensions, and pricing must be held for the duration of each year. The vendor must be registered in APECS and eSchoolMall, carry the required insurance, complete background‑check/badge requirements, and submit all required certifications and affidavits. • Provide 8 oz water to 78 elementary/K‑8 schools (≈78,000 cases/week) and 16.9 oz water to 64 middle/high schools (≈60,000 cases/week). • Deliver weekly to up to 138 school locations (or a central warehouse) throughout the district. • Submit a sealed bid using the prescribed form by Jan 4 2023 2 PM CST; bid is irrevocable for 120 days. • Hold unit prices for the contract year; the district may exercise two one‑year renewal options. • Comply with all insurance, background‑check, de‑barment, and local‑preference requirements.