PUBLIC RELEASE- INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) RECONSTRUCTING YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. 120 Castlebrook Chase Tyrone, GA 3029 Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. is soliciting sealed bids from qualified Food Service Management Companies (FSMCs) to provide unitized meals for participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). CACFP is a federally funded program administered by the USDA and the State of Georgia through Bright from the Start/DECAL to ensure children have access to nutritious meals. SCOPE OF SERVICES The selected vendor will provide: • Approximately 1,806 unitized meals per day • Service days: Monday through Friday • Service areas: Bibb County and Wilkinson County, Georgia CONTRACT TERM July 1, 2026 – July 1, 2027 OBTAINING THE IFB Interested prospective bidders may obtain a complete Invitation for Bid (IFB) package by contacting: Natischa Harvey, Executive Director (530) 968-8464 Info@reconstructingyouthfoundation.org BID SUBMISSION Sealed bids must be: • Submitted in their original form • Contain original signatures • Clearly labeled: "CACFP Food Service Bid" Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026 No later than 5:00 PM Submit to: Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. 120 Castlebrook Chase Tyrone, GA 30290 Late bids will not be accepted. BID OPENING All sealed bids will be publicly opened: June 8, 2026 5:00 PM 23 US Highway 82 E Cuthbert, GA 39886 AWARD CRITERIA The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid meets all terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the IFB.Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process. This bid does have opportunity for renewal. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities requiring alternative means of communication should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 or the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete Form AD-3027 online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf Or submit by mail, fax, or email as outlined by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. IPL0338442 May 11,18,25,Jun 1 2026