Guilford County Schools - 2026-2027 NCPA Distributor Bid Fresh Produce Lot 4 - 189-GCS-410-Lot 4
Guilford County SchoolsSchool · Greensboro, NC- Due
- May 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Kimberly Best
The 30-second brief
Invitation for Bid issued by Guilford County Schools and the North Carolina Procurement Alliance consortium for the procurement and delivery of fruit and vegetable produce products by LOT for Child Nutrition programs. The contract represents Lot 4 (Produce) of the district's school nutrition distribution requirements. Interested distributors must submit required hard copies and digital documents, including master bid pricing spreadsheets, usage estimates, and product specifications. Required documentation includes GAP certifications, HUB certifications, HACCP summaries, criminal background checks, food recall policies, and insurance evidence. Bids are due by May 8, 2026 for mailed submissions, with digital pricing files due by May 12, 2026.
Fruit and vegetable produce products by LOT
Price
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Summary
Invitation for Bid issued by Guilford County Schools and the North Carolina Procurement Alliance consortium for the procurement and delivery of fruit and vegetable produce products by LOT for Child Nutrition programs.
The contract represents Lot 4 (Produce) of the district's school nutrition distribution requirements. Interested distributors must submit required hard copies and digital documents, including master bid pricing spreadsheets, usage estimates, and product specifications. Required documentation includes GAP certifications, HUB certifications, HACCP summaries, criminal background checks, food recall policies, and insurance evidence. Bids are due by May 8, 2026 for mailed submissions, with digital pricing files due by May 12, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Fruit and vegetable produce products by LOT
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Distributor Checklist
- Bid Tabulation Sheet
- New Bid Certification and Agreement
- Contract Attachments A-J
- Special Conditions Sheet
- NCDA Storage Contract
- Bid Spreadsheets with Product Usage Estimates
- Master Distributor Bid Pricing
- Annual Contract/Weekly pricing Supplier contracts and invoices
- Submit to
- 638 Graceland Dr. Asheboro, NC 27205 / [email protected]; [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Guilford County, NC
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Guilford County Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 638 Graceland Dr. Asheboro, NC 27205 / [email protected]; [email protected]. For questions, contact Kimberly Best.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Guilford County Schools in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kimberly Best. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fruit and vegetable produce products by LOT. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Guilford County Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Guilford County Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Guilford County Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Distributor Checklist, Bid Tabulation Sheet, New Bid Certification and Agreement, Contract Attachments A-J, Special Conditions Sheet, NCDA Storage Contract, Bid Spreadsheets with Product Usage Estimat. Review the full document from Guilford County Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Guilford County, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.