Produce for Child Nutrition Programs

The Blount County Purchasing Department is seeking bids for produce and delivery services for the Alcoa, Maryville, and Blount County Schools Food Service. The contract will be for a non-exclusive term, and the County reserves the right to issue multiple solicitations or purchase these products or services from other sources. The successful bidder will be required to provide fresh and pre-cut fruits and vegetables, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. • The contract will be awarded based on the best combination of attributes, including price and other factors. • The bidder must comply with all bid instructions and provide sufficient detail for the response to be properly evaluated. • The County reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by or investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the County that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract. • The bidder must comply with all applicable laws, including those related to equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, and environmental protection.