Lexington School District One is seeking bids for a beverage program. The solicitation requires sealed bids, submitted by a single legal entity, in English and US dollars. Bids must be submitted in a sealed package with the solicitation number and opening date on the exterior. The last date for submission of questions is June 25, 2025, at 2 PM ET. The bid opening is scheduled for July 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. The contract period is estimated to be from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030, with a one-year initial term and four one-year renewal options. Vendors must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Drug-Free Workplace Act and the South Carolina Code of Laws. Background checks are required for all vendor representatives. Unit prices must be shown for each item. Delivery times must be coordinated with the Director of Student
Nutrition. The vendor must maintain a 98% delivery rate. The district reserves the right to obtain products from another source if the delivery rate falls below 98% for three consecutive weeks. The total quantity shown in the specifications are estimated requirements for the contract period and the school
food service account is not obligated to purchase the full quantities indicated. The price offered must be allowed should the quantities be less. The SFA requirements may exceed the quantities shown and all orders received by the contractor during the term of the contract shall be filled in accordance with the terms and conditions. The final product line to be sold on district-owned property will be the mutual decision of the Director of Student
Nutrition or the site administrator and the contractor. Additional documents required, participation criteria, process stages, cost of the dispute, deadlines for clarification and objection, exclusivity for certain types of companies, deadline for starting services, deadline for total delivery of services, and other relevant information are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.