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Produce for Child Nutrition Programs

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2026-0117State & Local

Submission Closed06/10/2026, 06:30:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This contract seeks to identify a produce supplier to deliver fresh and pre-cut fruits and vegetables for the Child Nutrition Programs of Alcoa City, Maryville City, and Blount County Schools in Tennessee. Each of these school districts operates as an independent School Food Authority (SFA), but the bid combines their estimated quantities to select a vendor capable of meeting the collective needs of all three districts. If awarded, separate contracts will be established with each district, applying the same terms across the programs. The products must adhere to stringent sanitary guidelines and comply with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations, including those outlined in the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990 and Child Nutrition Program Rules. Vendors are required to price items according to the specified structure on the bid and are expected to provide products matching or exceeding the quality standards identified by brand examples in the solicitation. If the contracted vendor cannot supply certain items, the schools reserve the right to procure those products from other qualified vendors following applicable purchasing and bidding protocols. The bid process is managed by Blount County, Tennessee, with a deadline for submission on June 10, 2026, and primary contact provided for inquiries. The contract aims to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality produce to support the nutritional needs of students in these school districts.

General Info

Supply fresh, pre-cut fruits and vegetables to three Tennessee school districts for nutrition programs.

Agency

Tennessee → Blount County

NAICS

424480 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

TN, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Blount County Background Check Compliance and Contractor Certifications

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Exhibit A - Child Nutrition Program Compliance Requirements

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ITB 2020-0060 Produce and Delivery Services for Blount County Schools

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ITB 2026-0117 Produce and Delivery Services for Alcoa, Maryville, and Blount County Schools

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ITB 2026-0117 Produce for Child Nutrition Programs

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ITB No. 2026-0117 Produce Line Items Bid Pricing Sheet

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ITB No. 2026-0117 Schedule of Events for Produce Procurement

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Sample Bid Bond Form for Replacement of the Big Springs Bridge

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Attachment H Certificate of Liability Insurance Sample

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Bid Cover and Contractor License Information Page for Bid 2026-0117

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Exhibit B - School Calendars 2026-2027

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Exhibit C - SFAs Program Information

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 12

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJun 10

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/10/2026, 06:30:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyTennessee → Blount County

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTN, USA

Organization / AgencyTennessee → Blount County

Office AddressTN, USA

Contacts

Jackie Cooper

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The objective of this invitation to bid is to select a produce supplier for delivery of fresh and pre-cut fruits and vegetables as requested in this bid for the Alcoa City, Maryville City and Blount County School’s Child Nutrition Programs . Each school has their own independent School Food Authority (SFA) and in association with their schools are reference hereinafter as “ SFA/Schools ”. The quantities represented in the “Line Items” tab of the online bidding system are totals of the three District’s estimated usage quantities combined. Terms of the bid, if awarded, shall apply to all three District’s programs with a Contract for each District. This bid is being requested in this manner to determine the best supplier to meet the system’s unique needs for the items requested in this bid document . All food must be processed and packaged under the best possible sanitary conditions in accordance with local, State and Federal rules, laws and regulations. (Ex. Health regulations, Federal regulations in the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990 and all Child Nutrition Program Rules and Regulations). All items within this bid are to be purchased by and used in the School’s Child Nutrition Program. Individual items should be priced according to the item’s specified structure. If items are not available from the contract Vendor, the school nutrition program (SNP) also reserves the right to purchase from a qualified Vendor(s) in accordance with the School’s purchasing and bid thresholds. Any brand names given are for the purpose of identifying the required standard of quality for those products and only offering the same level of quality and identifiable standards will be considered. Vendors are not to offer any item presenting less quality.