Exhibit_A_-_Tentative_Schedule_of_Events_-_MILK_&_DAIRY_PRODUCTS_-_BA_05-12-26_.pdf

This document is a tentative schedule of events for Invitation to Bid 25260070B-VG issued by the School Board of Seminole County, Florida, to procure milk and dairy products for the Red Apple Dining Department and School Culinary Programs serving 56 school locations. The solicitation seeks Grade A, pasteurized milk products in multiple formats including 8 oz cartons, 1-gallon containers, 5-gallon containers, whole milk, chocolate milk, flavored milk varieties, orange juice, cottage cheese, and sour cream, with annual usage estimates ranging from 30 units to approximately 3.17 million units depending on the line item. A voluntary pre-solicitation meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST via WebEx, with a question deadline of February 25, 2026. Bidders must submit twelve sample units for each line item by March 6, 2026, between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM at Red Apple Dining, addressed to Victoria Gonzalez. The submittal deadline is April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST via WebEx, with the evaluation committee recommending award on April 10, 2026. Board approval is scheduled for May 12, 2026, and the contract will include an initial two-year term with an optional two-year renewal period.

All pricing must be quoted FOB inside delivery to Seminole County with twice-weekly deliveries using January 2026 FMO pricing, and the contract will be awarded on an all-or-none, by-lot, by-partial-lot, or by-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must be registered as active business entities in Florida or as foreign corporations and must submit certifications including drug-free workplace affidavits, debarment certifications, conflict of interest disclosures, scrutinized company status documentation, current Health Department inspection reports, and proof of active business registration via VendorLink. The solicitation documents contain no specific set-aside designations, identified incumbent vendors, or disclosed budget range; however, the estimated annual usage quantities in the Price Schedule serve as the basis for pricing calculations. The School Board reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' notice before the end of any fiscal year, and the contract becomes effective upon Board approval or May 12, 2026, whichever is later.