Fresh Produce Service

The Dougherty County School System in Albany, Georgia, requires a fresh produce service vendor to support its school nutrition program. The agency is seeking a reliable supplier to deliver specific quantities and varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables to its facilities. The requested inventory includes 125-count Washington Extra Fancy Golden Delicious apples, one-pound bags of baby carrots, 40-pound boxes of regular bananas, 50-pound bags of jumbo yellow onions, 80-count baking potatoes, and six-to-eight-count pineapples. The selected vendor will perform the contract work either onsite or offsite over a one-year period. Only organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget and pricing structure for these food items. Interested parties must submit all clarifying questions regarding the procurement no later than May 29, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the vendor's ability to supply the specified produce items consistently throughout the school year.