Slip Resistant Shoes

The Shelby County Board of Education (SCBE) Central Nutrition Center is soliciting slip‑resistant footwear for its nutrition staff. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a fixed‑price, non‑exclusive contract covering a one‑year period (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026) with an optional one‑year renewal. Vendors must submit sealed, hard‑copy bids by mail no later than May 19 2025 11:00 AM CST and may not submit electronically or via fax. The contract calls for a specific list of shoe styles, approved brands, and sizes, each quantity being a single unit; vendors may propose “approved equal” brands only if a sample is submitted and approved. All freight, shipping, and handling costs must be included in the unit price, and the SCBE is tax‑exempt. The bid must include a large set of certifications (e.g., lobbying, debarment, non‑boycott, Iran divestment, anti‑bribery, non‑collusion, non‑discrimination) and a USB drive with the documents. • Product: Slip‑resistant shoes (various models from Saf‑Gard, Skechers, Shoes for Crews, etc.) in specified sizes. • Quantity: One unit of each listed SKU (≈ 10 units total). • Submission: Sealed hard‑copy bid mailed to Central Nutrition Center, 3176 Jackson Ave., Memphis, TN 38112; no electronic bids accepted. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid; price firm for contract year. • Compliance: Requires insurance, background checks for personnel, and numerous certifications; vendor must be active in the APECS procurement system.