School Nutrition Program

Bid Solicitation Announcement

Bids are currently being solicited by the School Nutrition Program of Greene County Public Schools, for the period of August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023, with an option to renew for three (3) successive years. 

Separate bids will be accepted for:

• Main Grocery
• Bread Items
• Fresh Produce
• Fluid Milk and Dairy Products

Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and clearly marked with Vendor Name, IFB or RFP, and opening date.  They must be addressed to: 

                                                       Ms. Samantha French, Director

                                                       School Nutrition Program                                                       

                                                       Greene County Public Schools

                                                       P.O. Box 436

                                                       Stanardsville, VA  22973

Bids must be received in the School Nutrition Program office by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at which time they will be opened and the bottom line read publicly.  Bids will be evaluated and awards made and posted on or before Wednesday, June 29, 2022.  All Bidders will be notified by mail.

In awarding the Invitation For Bid (IFB), the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid is responsive to the invitation and is most advantageous to the School Nutrition Program, price and other factors considered.  Any and all bids may be rejected in accordance with the law.  

In awarding the Request For Proposal (RFP), a set of award criterion in the form of a weighted evaluation sheet will be provided to each bidder in the initial bid document materials.  Price alone is not the sole basis for award, but remains the primary consideration when awarding the contract.  Following evaluation, a firm fixed price or cost reimbursable contract is awarded. 

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies,         the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov   This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

School Nutrition Program Bid Solicitation