Hummus_Artwork.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by Seminole County Public Schools for Restaurant Disposable Supplies, a comprehensive procurement of 93 distinct line items including coffee cups, food bags, aluminum foil, containers, plates, utensils, and custom-printed labels. The solicitation seeks multiple award vendors capable of meeting estimated annual usage quantities ranging from 10 to 7,000 cases per item. A voluntary pre-solicitation WebEx meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with questions due by July 9, 2025, before 2:00 PM EST. Bid submittals must be received by July 24, 2025, before 2:00 PM EST during a public meeting, with the evaluation committee's award recommendation scheduled for July 30, 2025, and final School Board approval on August 19, 2025. The contract will be effective upon Board approval or August 27, 2025, whichever is later, with an initial one-year term and potential for two additional one-year renewals.

Pricing must be quoted FOB with inside delivery to the School Board Maintenance Warehouse in Winter Springs, Florida, with bidders required to incorporate setup costs and custom printing expenses into their unit pricing. Vendors must provide samples for non-approved specification items and meet specific performance standards for compostable and biodegradable products, including hot and cold food holding capabilities, oil and cut resistance, and structural integrity. The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Debarment Certification, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure as part of their bid submission. The School Board reserves the right to make multiple awards on an all-or-none, by lot, by partial lot, or by item basis, and may cancel the contract with 30 days' notice, ensuring flexibility in vendor selection and contract management for the 12th largest school district in Florida, serving over 63,000 students and 7,000 employees.