011-DW-0325_NRBA.pdf

This document is a Notice of Recommended Bid Award issued by The School Board of Polk County, Florida's Purchasing Department for Bid File Number 011-DW-0225, titled "Commodity Processing Foods". The recommended bid award will be presented to the school board on March 25, 2025, with three vendors selected for different bid items: Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc. will be awarded Items 1-4, JTM Provisions Co., Inc. will receive Items 5-6, and Peterson Farms Fresh LLC will be awarded Items 7-8. The bid posting period is from February 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM until February 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM, during which potential bidders can review and potentially contest the recommendation.

The document outlines the bid award process for processed food items, with specific vendors assigned to different item groups. Vendors are from various locations including Springdale, AR; Harrison, OH; and Shelby, MI. The recommendation is pending final board approval, and any questions about the bid should be directed to Denise Whitaker in the Purchasing Department via email. The document includes detailed protest procedures in accordance with Florida Statutes, emphasizing the formal process for challenging the recommended bid award. The document is digitally signed by both an evaluator and a reviewer, indicating a formal review process has been completed.