189-GCS-410-Lot 4_26-27

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Guilford County School Nutrition NCPA (North Carolina Procurement Alliance) consortium for the procurement and delivery of fruit and vegetable produce products by LOT(S) as listed for federally-funded Child Nutrition programs operating in the Guilford County School District. The contract is one (Lot 4) of three divided lots: Lot 1-Grocery, Lot 3-Supplies, and Lot 4-Produce. The awarded contract will serve as the first year of a potential five-year contract term, with four one-year renewal options subject to agreement between the vendor and school district. Interested distributors must submit bids by May 8, 2026, with a bid opening taking place at the McKimmon Center on the NC State University Campus on May 12, 2026. Detailed requirements include brand and grade labels, HACCP summaries, insurance evidence, criminal background checks, food recall policies, GAP certifications, and HUB certifications.