Purchase of Shelf Stable Meals on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County’s Purchasing Division seeks a vendor to provide annual supplies of shelf‑stable emergency meal kits for senior citizens, fulfilling detailed nutritional, packaging, and delivery requirements. The contract is a competitive sealed‑bid invitation with an initial one‑year term and up to four one‑year renewal options. The vendor must submit a fully responsive bid by the deadline, meet insurance and compliance standards, and be prepared to deliver the kits FOB Destination to the County’s senior services center. • Required quantities: ~4,000 five‑day kits and 400 seven‑day kits per year (total 4,400 kits). • Meals must meet ≥1,310 kcal per day, specific protein, fruit/vegetable, and low‑sugar criteria, and have a minimum one‑year shelf life. • Vendor must have ≥2 years recent experience with similar shelf‑stable meals, provide required insurance coverages, and supply free samples on request.