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Prime Vendor Program for Slip-Resistant Cafeteria Shoes for Child Nutrition Staff
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Child Nutrition department is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to serve as the primary supplier for safety shoes for its staff across approximately 74 cafeterias and 550 employees. The contract aims to establish a comprehensive safety shoe program that offers a wide selection of slip-resistant, black safety shoes made from durable materials suitable for foodservice environments. Vendors should provide options for employees to purchase shoes through multiple channels, including online, phone, fax, or mail, with the capacity to ship directly to employees’ homes or a central office. The program emphasizes affordability, with shoes priced reasonably, and includes provisions for warranties against defects and satisfaction guarantees regarding comfort and fit. Additionally, the vendor must support administrative functions such as managing coupon or voucher programs, providing safety educational materials, and displaying vendor labels on shoes. The contract requires the vendor to generate monthly invoices that itemize employee names or voucher numbers, with the ability to process direct payments from employees for any costs exceeding the shoe allowance or for additional purchases. The project’s budget ranges from $50,000 to $150,000, with a response deadline set for September 23, 2025. The solicitation details, including the NAICS code 722514 and the posting date of August 26, 2025, are publicly available, and interested vendors are encouraged to review further information through the provided online link. The overall goal is to ensure staff safety through a reliable, accessible, and cost-effective safety shoe program that supports the operational needs of the Child Nutrition department.
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Place of Performance
NC, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Purpose: The purpose of this document is to provide interested parties with information to enable them to prepare and submit a proposal for a prime vendor safety shoe program. As this is a proposal and NOT a bid, the only information available at opening will be the names of the responding vendors.
WS/FCS Child Nutrition includes approximately 74 cafeterias with approximately 550 permanent employees. Characteristics of winning bid should include (but not be limited to):
1. Broad selection of safety shoes with excellent slip resistance as rated by independent laboratories and made of a sturdy material for a foodservice work environment. 2. Only black shoes are acceptable. 3. Broad selection of slip resistant shoes at affordable prices to employees. 4. Location in Forsyth County where employees may purchase compliant shoes throughout the calendar year. (preferred but not required) 5. Capacity to collect orders and ship directly to employees at home address or central office address. 6. A variety of options for employees to order directly from vendor, including on-line, via toll free phone, via fax or U.S. Mail. 7. Warranty against defects 8. Satisfaction Guarantee for fitness and comfort 9. Safety posters highlighting slips and falls for all kitchens 10. Vendor label or tag displayed on all available shoes. 11. Administrative support staff to implement coupon/voucher program for employees 12. Ability to comprise one invoice on the 30th day of each month. Employee’s names and/or voucher number are to be itemized on the invoice or vouchers attached to invoice. 13. Ability to take direct payment from employees for any amount more than shoe allowance and for any additional purchases.
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