Attachment_B_-_Proposed_Pricing_Sample_Menu_Items_Final_2.xlsx

This is a proposed pricing sample menu document for the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program operated by Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida. The attachment provides detailed pricing information for fresh produce items that qualify vendors must deliver to select elementary school sites participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The program operates on a cost-plus fixed fee per case contract model, with fresh fruits and vegetables to be distributed to students two days per week outside of regular breakfast and lunch service. The pricing sample menu serves as a reference guide for potential bidders to understand the types of produce items required, their specifications, expected quantities per case, and the pricing structure that will govern the delivery contract.

The document establishes the baseline pricing parameters that vendors must follow when submitting proposals for the fresh produce supply contract. The fixed fee per case pricing model allows vendors to recover their direct product costs plus a predetermined fixed fee amount per case delivered, creating a transparent and standardized compensation structure. Bidders are expected to reference this sample menu when developing their own pricing proposals, ensuring alignment with the school district's expectations for produce quality, case sizes, and cost management. The pricing framework supports the FFVP's core objectives of providing high-quality specialty fruits and vegetables in their natural state without additives, introducing students to diverse produce options, and promoting healthy eating habits among elementary school populations.