Addendum I - A La Carte Snacks and Beverages.pdf

St. Mary’s County Public Schools 23160 Moakley Street, Suite 107 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650

ADDENDUM NO. 1

Addendum Date: October 12, 2022

ITB Name/Number: Department of Food and Nutrition Services – Á La

Carte Snacks and Beverages

ITB #SMCPS-2023-FNS-ASB

eMMA Solicitation No.: BPM031969

ITB Due Date/Time: October 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. local time

This addendum consists of six (6) pages, including this signature acknowledgment sheet and two (2) attachments, for a total of six (6) pages. Please incorporate the attached information in your proposal response.

This addendum cover page must be signed and returned with your proposal before the closing date and time shown above. Failure to fully execute all ITB documents may be cause for rejection of your proposal.

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) reserves the right to reject any or all offers and to accept the offer that is in the best interest of SMCPS.

Except as modified herein, all other terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid #SMCPS-2023-FNS-ASB shall remain in full force and effect.

Brynn Cosner Date Procurement Coordinator

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

COMPANY

NAME:__________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ________________________________________

Date

NAME AND TITLE: ________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (__________)_________________________________

10/12/22

ADDENDUM NO. I

Department of Food and Nutrition Services

Á La Carte Snacks and Beverages

ITB #SMCPS-2023-FNS-ASB

By order of this Addendum, the following information is added to ITB #SMCPS-

2023-FNS-ASB:

Changes

None.

Questions and Answers

Q1. Is there a central location for delivering the requested items or will the contractor be expected to deliver directly to the schools listed in Exhibit A of the ITB?

A1. Please see Section VI. Specifications, G. Deliveries. As stated in this section, delivery locations are listed in Exhibit A. Deliveries must be delivered into individual schools as directed by school personnel. There is no central location for deliveries.

Q2. Can we provide similar options to the items listed in the Attachment

3? For example, can we provide Aquafina instead of Nestle?

A2. Please see Section VI. Specifications, W. Standard of Quality – “Or Equal”

Interpretation:

Manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, model and catalog numbers used in these specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for alternative brands that meet or exceed the quality of the specifications listed for any item. It is the bidder’s responsibility to submit brand literature and/or samples to demonstrate the equivalency of the product offered.

Wherever the specifications indicate a product of a particular manufacturer, model or brand, and in the absence of any statement to the contrary by the Vendor, the bid shall be interpreted as being for the exact manufacturer, model, or brand specified, together with all accessories, qualities, etc., enumerated in the detailed specifications; therefore, the bidder shall furnish the item as specified.

In some cases, several items listed may be specified in a similar manner except for type construction, details, etc. SMCPS reserves the right to accept alternative bids for items that, in their opinion, offers the best feature of construction, quality, durability, performance, and economy.

SMCPS reserves the right to evaluate the quality of products offered as alternate or equal, and further reserves the right to reject any or all items judged not approved.

Q3. What is the proposed start and end time for the performance of this contract and is it just limited to the school year?

A3. This contract will begin in December 2022 and will be valid for one (1) year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods. Most deliveries will be requested during the school year, but there may also be some orders placed in June and July to support summer programs.

Q4. Would you be interested in full-service vending providing snacks and beverages for a commission?

A4. This contract is specifically for the supply of snack and beverage items for resale. Vending machine contracts are managed separately by each individual school. You are welcome to send literature regarding your vending programs to purchasing@smcps.org and we will make it available should any schools request information on vending machines.

Q5. Can I get a copy of the previous bid award (pricing) for this contract?

A5. Current pricing under the previous bid (contract #SMCPS-2018-FNS-ASB) is attached.

St. Mary's County Public Schools

SMCPS-2018-HR-TWS

A La Carte Snacks and Beverages FY23 Pricing

CHIPS

Oven Baked WG Cheetos Crunchy 104/.88 oz $32.91 Oven Baked WG Cheetos Flamin Hot 104/.88 oz $32.91 Baked Lays BBQ 60/0.875 oz $18.99 Baked Lays Original 60/0.875 oz $18.99 Baked Lays Sour Cream & Onion 60/0.875 oz $18.99 Baked Ruffles Cheddar & SC 60/0.8 oz $18.99 LSS RF Kettle Chips Original 64/cs $30.01 LSS RF Kettle Chips BBQ 64/cs $30.01 LSS RF Kettle Chips Salt & Vinegar 64/cs $30.01 LSS RF Kettle Chips Jalapeno Cheddar $30.01 RF Doritos Cool Ranch 72/1 oz $22.78 RF Doritos Nacho 72/1 oz $22.78 RF Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili 72/1 oz $22.78 RF Doritos Spicy Flamas 72/1 oz $22.78 Smartfood Delights White Cheddar Popcorn 72/.5 oz $28.90 Rold Gold Heartzels 104/1oz $41.77 Funyons 104/cs $34.74

BULK CHIPS

Frito WG Tostitos 8/16oz $15.79

CRACKERS/COOKIES/SNACKS

Linden's Chocolate Chippers 63/1.1 oz $24.66 Linden's Butter Crunchers 63/1.1oz $24.66

8 OZ JUICES

SWITCH SPARKLING - 24 count

100% Watermelon Strawberry $14.42 100% Orange Tangerine $14.42 100% Kiwi Berry $14.42 100% Black Cherry $14.42 100% Fruit Punch $14.42 100% Apple $14.42 100% Tropical Pineapple $14.42

WATER

Nestle 48/8 oz. $9.35

FY23 PricingProduct Name

A La Carte Snacks and Beverages FY23 Pricing

FY23 PricingProduct Name

Nestle 24/16.9 oz. $6.33

DEER PARK

Deer Park 15/1 liter $9.89

11.5 OZ and 12 OZ JUICES

SNAPPLE 11.5 oz - 24 count 100% Green Apple $15.90 100% Orange Mango $15.90 100% Fruit Punch $15.90 100% Grape $15.90

SWITCH 12 oz - 24 count 100% Fruit Punch $17.26 100% Kiwi Berry $17.26 100% Strawberry Watermelon $17.26

FLAVORED WATER

ICE SPARKLING 17 oz - 12 count

Orange Mango $10.78 Cherry Limeade $10.78 Black Raspberry $10.78 Kiwi Strawberry $10.78

POWERADE ZERO 20 oz - 24 count Mixed Berry $20.12 Grape $20.12 Fruit Punch $20.12

JUICE

MM LIGHT JUICE - 20 oz - 24 count

Cherry Lime $19.32 Lemonade $19.32

GATORADE G2 12 oz - 24 count Grape $16.47 Orange $16.47 Fruit Punch $16.47 Glacier Freeze $16.47 Lemon Lime $16.47

GATORADE ZERO 12 oz - 24 count

A La Carte Snacks and Beverages FY23 Pricing

FY23 PricingProduct Name

Glacier Cherry $20.12 Glacier Freeze $20.12