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Guilford County Board of Education
Regular Meeting
June 10, 2008

To:	Members, Board of Education
From:	Eric J. Becoats, Ed.D. Sharon S. Ozment
Date:	June 6, 2008
RE:	School Nutrition Services – Contract Extension for Produce

On June 12, 2007 the Board of Education approved a contract to Foster-Caviness of Colfax, NC for produce for the 2007-08 school year. The specifications of the contract allowed for a renewal of the bid for an additional four years.

Our experience with Foster-Caviness has been excellent and upon mutual agreement, we are asking for approval to extend our bid for the 2008-09 school year. The estimated cost of the extended contract is $860,550.

RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends approval of the extension of a contract with Foster-Caviness for produce for School Nutrition Services for the 2008-09 school year at an estimated cost of $860,550.

In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323.

All Guilford County Schools facilities, both educational and athletic, are tobacco-free learning environments.