Addendum #1.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- ITB-15981
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- Leon County, Florida
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Addendum #1 to Invitation to Bid (ITB) FNW 26 27 02 issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) addresses written questions received regarding the Distribution of USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program in Service Area 2. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for receipt, handling, storage, and delivery services of USDA foods including dry goods, special dry items, refrigerated products, and frozen foods to school lunch programs. Case counts per pallet vary by item and typically range from 40 to 100 cases, with average case orders per county ranging from 20 to 1,000 cases depending on the recipient agency. School districts request deliveries between 2 and 26 times annually, including delivery to multiple sites and summer operations when schools are closed. The original bid deadline was June 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with public bid opening scheduled for June 11, 2026. The contract is effective upon execution through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of three one-year renewal options at the Department's sole discretion.
Compensation is structured on a fixed price per case basis for receipt, handling, and storage services, with separate pricing for different case types and delivery schedules including weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly deliveries, lump sum deliveries, and recipient agency pick-ups. Bidders must provide three references from similar projects completed within the last five years, maintain a current food establishment permit from FDACS or equivalent state agency, and carry a $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy with $500,000 per occurrence limits and $300,000 automobile liability coverage. A $50,000 performance bond is required within 15 days of award. The contractor bears financial responsibility for any shortages, losses, or damages to products and must comply with federal civil rights requirements, debarment and suspension certifications, and drug-free workplace standards. Evaluation is based solely on the Case Price Grand Total from the price sheet, and a one percent MyFloridaMarketPlace transaction fee will be deducted from all state payments.
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Addendum Date: May 29, 2026
Addendum Number: 1
Solicitation Number: ITB FNW 26 27 02
Solicitation Title: Distribution of USDA Foods For The National School Lunch Program-Service Area 2
This Addendum provides the Department’s answers to written questions received by the deadline in the above-referenced solicitation.
Question Number
Question Answer
What is the average case count per pallet for DRY, FROZEN, REFRIGERATED and DRY SPECIAL in Service Area 2?
The number of cases per pallet can vary by each USDA Food item and between 40-100 cases per pallet.
What does a typical DRY Special load consist of?
The typical DRY Special Care loads consist of pasta, rice, and cereal, etc.
What is the average case order per county?
This can vary by the recipient agency and the average case order can be between 20-1,000 cases.
What is the average number of times each school district pulls for delivery per year?
This can vary by the recipient agency and the number of delivery requests can be between 2-26 times per year which can also include delivery to each of their sites.
Would this include summer delivery when school is out?
Yes, this would include providing deliveries during summer when school is out and when recipient agencies are operating the Summer Food Service Program or Seamless Summer Option.
This Addendum is hereby incorporated into and made a part of the above noted Invitation to Bid.
All other terms, conditions, and specifications of this Invitation to Bid will remain the same. All questions regarding this Addendum should be submitted in writing to the Procurement Officer at Bids@FDACS.gov or contact the Procurement Office at (850) 617-7180.
mailto:Bids@FDACS.gov
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Protests must be filed with the Department’s Agency Clerk. Filings may be made physically at:
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services The Holland Building
600 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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