011-DW-0325_NOA.pdf

This document is a Notice of Award issued by The School Board of Polk County, Florida for Bid File # 011-DW-0325, titled "Commodity Processing", which was approved on March 25, 2025. The bid was awarded to three vendors for specific line items: Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc. from Springdale, AR was awarded Items 1-4, JTM Provisions Co., Inc. from Harrison, OH was awarded Items 5-6, and Peterson Farms Fresh LLC from Shelby, MI was awarded Items 7-8. The contract appears to be for processing USDA commodity products into approved end products, with delivery to the District's central warehouse located in Bartow, Florida.

The Notice of Award specifies that vendors should not ship products, order materials, or proceed with services without explicit authorization from the School Board. Purchase orders will be placed as applicable. For any questions regarding the document, vendors are instructed to contact Denise Whitaker via email at denise.whitaker@polk-fl.net or by phone at 863-534-0576 x693. The award indicates a competitive bidding process has been completed, with multiple vendors selected to provide different commodity processing items, suggesting a strategic approach to securing food service products for the school district.