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Pork and USDA Commodity Processing Bids for Child Nutrition Programs

ID: 260-260-02142025-731300-4 • State: North Carolina
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Description

Direct to Manufacturer Commercial Bids from an Offering Entity, herein after referred to as the Manufacturer. Manufacturers providing pricing through this bid agree to furnish goods to all distributors awarded a contract by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) and distributors will in turn offer these goods to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County that process commodities through NOI. A list of current distributors is provided below; however, the right is reserved to add additional distributors as required. Gordon Food Service - Kannapolis (2) USDA Commodity Processing Bids from an Offering Entity, (herein after referred to as the Manufacturer), and defined as a Manufacturer that is an Approved USDA Commodity Food Processor as verified by a listing provided by North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Food Distribution Division for the July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Processing Year. Commodity processing awards from this bid will be used by the school district in their procurement of further processed USDA donated commodities. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County reserves the right to negotiate pricing with the awarded Manufacturer to supply additional further processed commodity products which may be required or become available after the bid award. These items may be added to the contract after the original award.
Background
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure processed pork and other USDA commodities for their Child Nutrition Programs. This contract aims to support federally funded programs under the USDA's authority, ensuring compliance with relevant federal regulations.

The goal is to provide further processed USDA donated commodities to the school district, enhancing the nutritional offerings available to students.

Work Details
The awarded Manufacturer will supply processed pork and other USDA commodities directly to distributors contracted by WS/FCS. The Manufacturer must be an Approved USDA Commodity Food Processor as verified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the processing year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

The contract includes provisions for negotiating additional pricing for further processed products as needed. Deliveries must adhere to USDA standards, including proper labeling and packaging. The contract will utilize a Firm Price Bid with Low Bid Award per Specification, focusing on total cost per serving. Additionally, all products must comply with North Carolina's regulations regarding trans-fatty acids.

Period of Performance
The contract period will commence on July 1, 2025, and continue for 12 consecutive months until June 30, 2026. There is an option for extension for up to four additional one-year periods upon mutual consent.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to designated storage facilities as specified by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Overview

Opportunity ID
260-260-02142025-731300-4
Response Deadline
March 4, 2025 Past Due
Date Posted
Feb. 14, 2025
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000 (AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
Source
Source Notes
North Carolina recently changed its procurement system. Old procurements are available at https://www.ips.state.nc.us/IPS/BidNumberSearch.aspx.
On 2/14/25 WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS in North Carolina issued Pork and USDA Commodity Processing Bids for Child Nutrition Programs with ID 260-260-02142025-731300-4 due 3/4/25.

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