Food, Water, and Ice for Emergency Operations

This Florida state term contract provides shelf-stable meals, potable water, and food-grade ice to support emergency response operations and general procurement needs. The contract encompasses multiple product categories, including shelf-stable and low-sodium meal options packaged in boxes of 12 to 15 meals per unit, bottled water available in sizes ranging from 0.24 to 1 liter as well as bulk tanker options up to 6,000 gallons, and food-grade ice in bag sizes from 7 to 20 pounds. All orders are structured in truckload increments with a minimum order requirement of one truckload per product. The contract includes delivery and GPS tracking capabilities, with suppliers capable of fulfilling orders within timeframes ranging from 24 hours to 14 days, depending on product type and quantity requested. Pricing is substantially discounted from retail rates, with contract prices for meals ranging from $6.50 to $7.24 per unit, water from $0.16 to $0.55 per bottle, and ice from $1.26 to $3.70 per bag, plus transportation allowances ranging from $2,225 to $6,500 per truckload.

Contract No. 93131800-23-STC is administered by the Florida Department of Management Services, Division of State Purchasing, and serves state agencies and eligible users as defined by Rule 60A-1.001 of the Florida Administrative Code. The multiple award contract vehicle includes five prime contractors: Nex-Xos Worldwide LLC, SLSCO LTD, Storm Services LLC, Consolidated Disaster Services LLC, and Gothams LLC. The contract is effective from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2027, with renewal pricing provisions. Geographic coverage extends statewide throughout Florida and is available to customers through the MyFloridaMarketPlace online procurement system, supporting both emergency declaration scenarios and routine purchasing by eligible state entities.