Using a Checklist to Build Bid Documents

When building informal or formal bid solicitation documents, school food service staff are often unsure of what exactly to include in the bid document. Using a procurement checklist is a great way to assure that bid documents are compliant with USDA child nutrition program procurement regulations.

Thanks to our state agency partner in North Carolina for sharing the procurement checklist, which has been adapted slightly for the purposes of this post. As a reminder, we recommend checking with your state agency and/or local officials for additional procurement requirements that may apply in your state.