BL156-26 Purchase of Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Snacks on an Annual Contract

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified supplier for the Purchase of Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Snacks on an Annual Contract with four (4) one-year options to renew for various departments throughout the County.

Department of Community Services

Delivery to Gwinnett Senior Services Center, 567 Swanson Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. One (1) time each week: Wednesday (must be same day each week). Hours of Delivery: 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

• Must be domestically produced
• Quantities may vary for each delivery (as needed). Orders are to be filled regardless of quantity and/or dollar amount.
• Gwinnett County is required to serve a variety of milk products to assure compliance with special dietary needs.
• Items that are not indicated for scheduled delivery will be ordered on an as needed basis.

Due to the use of Federal NSIP Funding, "Only agricultural commodities (including bonus commodities) and products purchased by the Secretary of Agriculture under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), shall be contract to be used for providing nutrition services in accordance with the provisions of this contract"

Department of Corrections

Delivery to Comprehensive Correctional Complex, 750 Hi-Hope Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Two (2) times each week: Monday & Wednesday. Hours of Delivery: 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Holiday deliveries must arrive before 11:00 a.m.
• Quantities may vary for each delivery (as needed). Orders are to be filled regardless of quantity and/or dollar amount.
• Gwinnett County is required to serve a variety of milk products to assure compliance with special dietary needs.

Gwinnett County reserves the right to add or delete delivery locations as needed.

Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the BL# and Company Name. Bids will be received until **2:50 P.M. local time on December 11, 2026** at the Gwinnett County Financial Services - Purchasing Division – 2nd Floor, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. All bids should be submitted in duplicate.

The bid opening will be virtual ONLY. Apparent bid results will be available the following business day on www.gwinnettcounty.com.

Award will be made to the contractor(s) submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all bids to waive technicalities and to make an award deemed in its best interest. Bids may be split or awarded in entirety.

Successful suppliers will be required to meet insurance requirements. The Insurance Company should be authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Department and must have an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher.

Gwinnett County requires pricing to remain firm for the duration of the initial term of the contract. Contract to begin February 18, 2027 or upon approval by the Board of Commissioners.

The following pages should be returned with your quote:

• *Bid Schedule*, Pages 4-8
• *References*, Page 9
• *Code of Ethics Affidavit*, Page 15