IFB 07302026MT- MISCELLANEOUS CAFETERIA AND CHEMICAL SUPPLIES 2026-2027 SY

The Shelby County Board of Education is seeking a vendor to provide a wide range of cafeteria consumables (dry, refrigerated, frozen foods) and institutional chemical supplies for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract is fixed‑price, non‑exclusive, and runs for one fiscal year with a possible one‑year renewal. Bidders must submit complete hard‑copy bids by mail, provide insurance certificates, meet Buy‑American requirements, and supply samples for any non‑pre‑approved brands. Delivery will be to the Central Nutrition Center warehouse in Memphis with specific pallet, temperature, and notice requirements. • Scope includes food‑service items (e.g., grains, dairy, meats) and cleaning/pest‑control chemicals meeting USDA, HACCP, UL‑listing, and MSDS standards. • All non‑approved brands must be sampled by July 20 2026 and achieve ≥ 75 % evaluation to become “approved”. • Bids are evaluated on lowest responsive price, compliance with specifications, and delivery capability; insurance limits of $1 M per occurrence/$2 M aggregate are mandatory. • Contract term: July 1 2026 – June 30 2027, with 120‑day bid validity and Net‑30 payment terms.