Description
The Shelby County Board of Education (SCBE) is seeking a qualified vendor to supply fresh, refrigerated, and frozen produce for the second semester of the 2026‑2027 school year across more than 150 school sites in Shelby County, Tennessee. The contract is fixed‑price, runs from early January to the end of June 2027, with an optional six‑month renewal, and requires strict adherence to USDA Child Nutrition Program standards, U.S. origin (Buy‑American) rules, and detailed packaging and shelf‑life specifications. Vendors must provide insurance, meet liability requirements, and submit a hard‑copy bid package plus an Excel workbook on a USB drive.
• Deliver a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and prepared salad mixes to over 150 school locations, ensuring at least 50 % shelf life remaining upon delivery.
• Must use four‑way 40×48‑in. wooden pallets with specific stacking limits; non‑compliance triggers a $1,200 “lumping fee” per load.
• All items must be U.S.‑produced, meet child‑nutrition serving size criteria, and be accompanied by HACCP/GMP documentation, insurance certificates, and Buy‑American certifications.