Agenda Item
iii. Bid No. 24-23 School Nutrition Bread Products to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. (Not to exceed $1,025,536 for SY 24-25)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It requested that the Board of Education approve the award of Bid 24-23 School Nutrition Bread Products to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., in the amount not to exceed the budgeted amount of $1,025,536 for SY 24-25.
Why: To ensure DCSD SNS provides healthy reimbursable meals to students that meet the Child Nutrition, USDA standards for meal pattern requirements.
Details: Bid 24-23 was competitively solicited through the Purchasing Department; it was posted to the DCSD website and IonWave on February 8, 2024. The bid was advertised in the Champion Newspaper on February 8, 2024, and February 15, 2024. Electronic notification was sent to 2 vendors from the DCSD vendor bid list. Electronic notification was sent to 82 vendors from the DCSD IonWave. Electronic notification was also sent to 112 vendors through the State of GA Procurement Registry.
Bread Products provided by Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., are delivered by the vendor to the schools.
Two (2) bids were reviewed and both were deemed responsive to requirements of the solicitation by the Purchasing Department. School Nutrition Services evaluation panel selected Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. as the more responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial impact: There is no financial impact on the General Fund. School Nutrition Services is a self-supporting entity with revenue based on meal participation and supplemental sales. Funds will be paid from the GL account.
Funds will be paid from GL account 622.3100.563000.00062.8200.9990.8015.040.0000
Board Policy DJE requires the Board of Education to approve the expenditure of any vendor that provides goods and/or services to the school system that may exceed $100,000.00 in purchases for the fiscal year.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, (678) 676-1447
Dr. Connie R. Walker, Executive Director of School Nutrition Services, Division of Operations, (678) 676-1780
Effective: Upon Board approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel
Board Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: June 10, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Bid No. 24-23 for School Nutrition Bread Products to
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., in the amount not to exceed the budgeted
amount of $1,025,536.00 for SY 24-25.
QUICK SUMMARY ABSTRACT: (Presented by)
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
REQUESTED ACTION:
It requested that the Board of Education approve the award of Bid 24-23
School Nutrition Bread Products to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., in the
amount not to exceed the budgeted amount of $1,025,536.00 for SY 24-
25.
RATIONALE: To ensure DCSD SNS provides healthy reimbursable meals to
students that meet the Child Nutrition, USDA standards for meal pattern
requirements.
DETAILS:
Bid 24-23 was competitively solicited through the Purchasing Department; it
was posted to the DCSD website and IonWave on February 8, 2024. The bid
was advertised in the Champion Newspaper on February 8, 2024 and
February 15, 2024. Electronic notification was sent to 2 vendors from the
DCSD vendor bid list. Electronic notification was sent to 82 vendors from the
DCSD IonWave. Electronic notification was also sent to 112 vendors through
the State of GA Procurement Registry.
Bread Products provided by Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., are delivered by
the vendor to the schools.
Two (2) bid(s) were reviewed and both were deemed responsive to
requirements of the solicitation by the Purchasing Department. School
Nutrition Services evaluation panel selected Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. as the
more responsive and responsible bidder.
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.
355 Business Center Dr.
Horsham, PA 19044
SUMMARY:
Upon Board of Education approval of the award of Bid 24-23 to Bimbo
Bakeries USA, Inc., as the more responsive and responsible, the award will
ensure School Nutrition Services provides reimbursable meals to DeKalb
County students.
Board Agenda Item
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds will be paid from GL account
622.3100.563000.00062.8200.9990.8015.040.0000
Board Policy DJE requires the Board of Education to approve the expenditure
of any vendor that provides goods and/or services to the school system that
may exceed $100,000.00 in purchases for the fiscal year.
CONTACTS:
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations (678)
676-1470
Dr. Connie R. Walker, Executive Director of School Nutrition Services (678)
676-1780
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Bid 24-23 Bread Products
2. Bid 24-23 Abstract
3. Bid 24-23 Award Recommendation Letter
4. Bid 24-23 Liability Insurance
5. Chronology Bid 24-23
GOALS:
Strategic Goal Area 1. Student Success with Equity
and Access
ADVANCED STANDARDS:
Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems
STATUS:
Approved by General Counsel
IMPLEMENTATION DATE:
Upon Board approval