What the buyer needs
AI summaryGwinnett County is soliciting bids for the purchase of milk, milk products, and frozen snacks. This annual contract will have four one-year options to renew. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Successful suppliers must meet insurance requirements, including an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher for the insurance company.
Scope of work
- Supply of 2% homogenized milk, ½ pint and gallon sizes
- Supply of low fat buttermilk, skim milk, lactose-free milk, whole chocolate milk, and almond milk
- Supply of low fat cottage cheese and low fat sour cream (5 lb. and individual 1 oz. cups)
- Supply of ice cream, 4 oz. servings, assorted flavors
- Supply of ice cream bars, assorted flavors
- Supply of ice cream sandwiches (Neapolitan, Vanilla, Cookies & Cream)
- Supply of frozen snack bars and cones (Krunch Bar, Strawberry Shortcake Bar, Nutzo Cone, Cookie Cone, Great Divide Bar)
- Weekly and twice-weekly deliveries to designated county facilities
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive and responsible bid | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified supplier
- Insurance company authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Department with an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher
- Valid Gwinnett County occupation tax certificate (or equivalent out-of-state/Georgia jurisdiction certificate)
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Schedule, Pages 4-8
- References, Page 9
- Code of Ethics Affidavit, Page 15
How to submit
- Method
- sealed container
- Instructions
- Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in duplicate in a sealed container marked on the outside with the BL# and Company Name to Gwinnett County Financial Services - Purchasing Division – 2nd Floor, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046.