Sumner County Schools Fresh Produce Bid 2026-2027
Sumner County School DistrictSchool · Gallatin, TN- Due
- Mar 19, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Dawn Botensten
- (615) 451-5217
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Summary
Sumner County School Nutrition Program is soliciting bids for fresh produce for the School Year 2026-2027.
The bid is cost plus fixed-fee pricing and requires vendors to meet specific conditions regarding product quality, delivery, and sanitary standards. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest bottom line cost.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Contract Agreement Form
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Certification Regarding Buy American (if applicable)
- Nutrition documentation (CN label, manufacturer's product sheet, ingredient lists)
- Scope location
- Sumner County, Tennessee
- Reported agency
- Sumner County School Nutrition Program
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Sumner County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 19, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Dawn Botensten.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Sumner County School District in TN, 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 Bid 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 Dawn Botensten at (615) 451-5217. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Sumner County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Sumner County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Sumner County School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Contract Agreement Form, Certification Regarding Debarment, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Certification Regarding Buy American (if applicable), Nutrition documentation (CN label, manufacturer's pr. Review the full document from Sumner County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Sumner County, Tennessee. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.