IFB 09182026DEM Insulated Bags

The Shelby County Board of Education is seeking a vendor to supply two types of insulated food service bags for its Central Nutrition Center. The contract is a fixed‑price, one‑year agreement (with an optional second year) for 500 units of each bag type, totaling 1,000 insulated bags. Bidders must submit hard‑copy sealed bids (with a USB copy) and a full set of required certifications, insurance, and forms. All qualified “approved equivalents” must be identified by the September 14 deadline, and the final bid deadline is September 28 2026. The award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid, and the vendor must meet all product specifications (red nylon and black pan carriers) or approved equivalents. • Scope: Provide 500 Small Red Nylon Insulated Catering Food Carriers and 500 Insulated Black Food Pan Carriers (or approved equivalents). • Delivery: Single shipment, full quantity, within 30 calendar days after purchase order issuance. • Requirements: Complete set of Appendices (A–L), insurance coverage, non‑discrimination certifications, and compliance with Tennessee and federal regulations. • Contract Terms: Fixed unit price, net‑30 payment, 120‑day bid binding, optional renewal for a second year, and liquidated damages for market‑price replacements.