IFB04152024MES Summer Feeding Bid

The Shelby County Board of Education is soliciting sealed, hard‑copy bids to supply USDA‑compliant food products for its 2023‑2024 Summer Feeding program (May 20 – July 29 2024). The contract is non‑exclusive, fixed‑price, and will be awarded to the lowest approved‑brand cost per serving/unit/case/pound. Vendors must meet strict nutrition, labeling, packaging, insurance, background‑check, and Buy‑American requirements, and must deliver to the district’s Memphis warehouses with a 48‑hour delivery notice. • Supply a broad mix of frozen meals, beverages, snack items, and dry‑case products meeting USDA Child Nutrition nutrient standards. • Deliver approximately 2,950 cases (frozen, refrigerated, and dry) within the 71‑day performance window, adhering to pallet height and case‑weight limits. • Provide extensive documentation (CN labels, nutrient analyses, GAP/HACCP letters, insurance certificates, Buy‑American certifications, and background‑check badges) before any deliveries.