25-1002-SS-KK943_Sole_Source_Posting_Form.pdf
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- 25-1002-SS-KK943
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- Florida
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Lake County Schools in Florida has issued a Notice of Intent to Single/Sole Source for Lunchroom Supplies and Equipment for Warehouse Stock, bid number 25-1002-SS-KK943. The procurement is for the Ekon-O-Pac packaging system, which includes sealing tape, multiple size cold bags, ovenable bags, and specialized film. The solicitation was posted on October 2, 2025, with responses due by October 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The packaging system is specifically designed for Lake County Schools, which previously purchased the Preferred Packaging system used in all their schools, and the unique supplies are exclusively sold by Sycamore Sales, Inc. D.B.A. Preferred Packaging Sales & Service.
The total acquisition cost for these supplies is $45,000.00, and the school district serves 43,000 students. The packaging system allows for quick preparation of fruits and vegetables by using bags that are sealed with tape and cut to perfect sizes, which is more efficient than using portion cups and lids. The procurement is classified as a sole source because other bagging supplies do not fit into the existing bagging system, and alternative products would require more expensive and time-consuming manual packaging methods. The vendor for this sole source procurement is Ekon-O-Pac, LLC, located in Gallatin, Tennessee, with contact information provided for Tim West.
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| 25-1002-SS-KK943_Notice_of_Intent.pdf | ||
| Ekon-O-Pak_Sole_Source_Letter.pdf |
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Procurement Services | 29529 CR 561, Tavares, FL 32778 | (352) 253-6760 Fax: (352) 253-6761 | https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/Page/966
25-0904-SS-KK943 - Lunchroom Containers and Lidding Film
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE
POSTING DATE: October 2, 2025
RESPONSE DUE DATE AND TIME: October 13, 2025 @ 2:00PM
Bid# 25-1002-SS-KK943 Title: Lunchroom Supplies and Equipment for Warehouse Stock
Buyer: Kimberly Kilmartin Buyer Email: kilmartink@lake.k12.fl.us
The following description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single/sole source is posted in accordance with F.A.C. 6A-1.012(12)(d) and will remain posted for a period of at least seven (7) business days. Vendors have the opportunity and shall provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodity or contractual service described below:
Proposed Single/Sole Source Provider or Manufacturer:
Ekon-O-Pac, LLC P.O. Box 1266 Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 800-230-9340
Description of Product or Services to be provided:
Lake County Schools purchased the Preferred Packaging system and they are still used in all our schools.
The supplies that fit the packaging system are unique sizes and are sold exclusively by Sycamore Sales, Inc.
D.B.A Preferred Packaging Sales & Service.
Ekon-O-Pac packaging system includes bags that are sealed with sealing tape, and cut to the perfect size. It offers cold bags, ovenable bags and specialized film. The system allows fruits and vegetables to be bagged quickly to be prepped ahead of time. Without the bagging system, portion cups and lids would have to be used. These are more expensive and take more time to prep fruits and vegetables.
mailto:kilmartink@lake.k12.fl.us
Vendor shall complete the following, sign and upload as part of your response to be considered for evaluation.
Proposed Alternative and/or Equal Manufacturer:
Proposed Alternative and/or Equal Product or Service:
Company Name:
Company Address:
Company Email:
Company Phone:
Print: Date:
Signature: Date:
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