25-1002-SS-KK943_Sole_Source_Posting_Form.pdf
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This is a Notice of Intent to Single/Sole Source Posting from Lake County Schools in Florida, submitted by Procurement Services in Tavares, FL. The district seeks to procure lunchroom supplies and equipment specifically designed for the Ekon-O-Pac bagging system currently in use across all district schools. The requested supplies include EPAC sealing tape, cold bags, ovenable bags, and specialized film in unique sizes that are compatible exclusively with the existing Ekon-O-Pac packaging system. These specialized supplies enable efficient preparation of fruits and vegetables through precise sizing and sealing, offering significant advantages over traditional portion cup methods in terms of labor time and cost efficiency. The Notice of Intent was posted on October 2, 2025, with vendor responses required by October 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM. No specific bidder's conference or site visit requirements are mentioned in the solicitation.
The proposed sole source provider is Ekon-O-Pac, LLC, located in Gallatin, Tennessee, as these specialized packaging supplies are sold exclusively by this manufacturer and cannot be sourced from alternative vendors due to their unique compatibility with the district's existing equipment. The total estimated acquisition cost for the supplies is $45,000.00. Lake County Schools justifies the sole source procurement on the basis that alternative packaging systems would require significant operational changes, increased manual labor, and higher preparation costs, making the existing Ekon-O-Pac system the most cost-effective and efficient solution for the district's 43,000 students. Vendors are invited to submit information regarding their ability to supply equivalent products or services, though the district's position is that no viable alternatives exist that would integrate with the current infrastructure. No specific contract term or renewal options are identified in the posting.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 25-1002-SS-KK943_Notice_of_Intent.pdf | ||
| Ekon-O-Pak_Sole_Source_Letter.pdf | ||
| 25-1002-SS-KK943_Sole_Source_Posting_Form.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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