3-E. Ice Cream Boxes Questionnaire.pdf

This is a questionnaire document from the Cobb County School District (CCSD) Procurement Services Department in Marietta, Georgia, related to an RFP for frozen treats that must comply with USDA Smart Snack Standards. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted with the RFP response and focuses on vendors' ice cream box provision and maintenance capabilities. The frozen treats contract is estimated at approximately $525,000 in annual expenditures and is intended to provide the Food and Nutrition Services department with an as-needed purchasing mechanism for frozen treats across CCSD schools.

The questionnaire requires vendors to disclose whether they provide ice cream boxes as part of their ice cream contract offering, describe any associated charges to CCSD for utilizing vendor-supplied boxes, provide detailed descriptions with pictures and dimensions of their equipment, and document their preventative maintenance program including procedures for regular replacement of worn or damaged equipment. Additionally, vendors must detail their repair procedures for ice cream boxes and provide timeframes for repairs. These requirements indicate that equipment condition, maintenance, and rapid repair turnaround are critical evaluation factors for the district's frozen treats procurement decision.