IFB 09032026MT- MISCELLANEOUS CAFETERIA SUPPLIES AND CHEMICAL BID II 2026-2027 SY

Shelby County Board of Education is seeking a non‑exclusive, fixed‑price vendor to supply a wide range of miscellaneous cafeteria food items (including grain, vegetable, meat products, and credit‑able items) and chemical cleaning supplies for the 2026‑2027 school year. Supplies must meet USDA nutrition standards, FDA food‑safety regulations, and Tennessee hazardous‑chemical right‑to‑know rules. Deliveries are to be made to one of two Central Nutrition Center warehouses in Memphis on a 48‑hour‑notice schedule, using sealed truck loads and specific pallet configurations. The contract is firm‑price for the initial term (Sept 1 2026 – June 30 2027) with a possible one‑year renewal and a six‑month extension option. Vendors must provide extensive documentation (MSDS, HACCP, GAP/GMP, product formulation statements, CN/crediting labels) and maintain required insurance coverage. • Provide food‑service items that comply with USDA and FDA standards and chemical supplies that meet Tennessee hazardous‑chemical regulations. • Deliver to Memphis CNC warehouses on short‑notice, sealed‑truck loads, adhering to pallet height/weight limits (56‑in. frozen, 60‑in. dry). • Submit a hard‑copy sealed bid by Sept 3 2026 @ 11:00 a.m. CST along with all required certifications, insurance certificates, and an Excel 2007 workbook on USB. • Maintain Buy‑American compliance (domestic production and processing) unless a waiver is granted; obtain a fingerprint‑based vendor ID badge for any personnel accessing school sites.