Purchase of Shelf Stable Meals on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County seeks a vendor to supply annual, shelf‑stable emergency meal kits (5‑day and 7‑day) for senior citizens, meeting detailed nutritional, packaging, and delivery requirements. The contract is a one‑year base term with four optional one‑year renewals, awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The vendor must provide free samples, maintain appropriate insurance, and deliver shipments FOB Destination to the County’s senior services center on a quarterly schedule. • Annual requirement: ~4,000 five‑day kits and 400 seven‑day kits (≈4,400 kits total). • Strict nutritional standards (≥1,310 kcal/day, specific protein, fruit/veg, low‑sodium, diabetic options, one‑year shelf life). • Delivery FOB Destination, Monday‑Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., with quarterly or as‑needed ordering. • No bid bond required; extensive insurance coverage and compliance with federal‑aid clauses mandatory. • Contract starts 20 Oct 2026; offers up to four one‑year renewal options.