Vendor Bids & Procurement Opportunities
Partner With Circles of Success Learning Academy
COSLA follows all federal, state, and local procurement regulations to ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance in our vendor selection process. To help vendors better understand the broader requirements for doing business with public institutions in Tennessee, we encourage you to review the following official resources:
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Tennessee Procurement of Goods and Services Guide
This guide outlines the state’s expectations for how goods and services should be procured, including thresholds, documentation, and vendor responsibilities. It’s a useful reference for any business preparing a bid or proposal. -
Tennessee Central Procurement Office – RFP Opportunities
This site lists active and upcoming RFPs issued by various Tennessee agencies. While COSLA’s bids are not listed here, vendors can use this resource to understand state-level expectations and stay informed about other public procurement opportunities.
These links provide helpful context and guidance as you prepare your bid to work with Circles of Success Learning Academy.

Current Opportunities
We are currently accepting bids for the following categories:
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Food Products
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Paper Goods
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Cleaning Chemicals
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Milk and Dairy Items
All bids must comply with USDA and Tennessee state procurement regulations, including "Buy American" provisions and nondiscrimination policies.
Bids
How to Submit a Bid
Vendors interested in submitting a bid must:
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Review the Invitation for Bid (IFB) Package
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Includes food specifications, required forms, contract terms, and delivery expectations.
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Download the complete IFB package here: [Insert PDF download link or email request process]
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Prepare Required Documents
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Completed Vendor Bid Form
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Food Product Specification Sheet (Attachment B)
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Lobbying Certificate and Disclosure (if applicable)
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Debarment Form
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Code of Conduct Acknowledgment
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Signed Contract Signature Page
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Deliver Bids by Deadline
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Due Date: [Insert current bid deadline or “TBA” if not open]
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Time: 9:00 AM CST
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Location:
Circles of Success Learning Academy
1299 E. McElmore
Memphis, TN 38106
Note: Only specification sheets may be submitted by email to: business@coslacharter.com
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Important Guidelines
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Bids submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
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All vendors must meet minimum insurance and safety standards.
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Substitutions must be approved in advance.
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Deliveries are not permitted between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
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Vendors must comply with COSLA’s "Three Strikes Rule" for performance issues.
Have Questions or Need More Information?
If you have questions about the bidding process, procurement requirements, or upcoming vendor opportunities at Circles of Success Learning Academy, we’re here to help.
Please contact our procurement team at:
vending@coslacharter.com
We’re happy to provide clarification, forms, or updates on current and future bid cycles. All inquiries will receive a response within two business days.
Equal Opportunity Statement
COSLA is committed to fair and open competition. We actively encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned firms, women’s business enterprises, and vendors from labor surplus areas.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in our programs or procurement process.
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