ITB FNW 06 ADDEDNA.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- ITB-12883
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- Florida
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This Addendum I, issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), provides additional details for Invitation to Bid No. ITB FNW 25 26 06 regarding the receipt, handling, storage, and distribution of USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program in Service Area 1, Region 2. The document clarifies that this solicitation is specifically for storage services, with a current separate contract handling distribution. The estimated inbound volumes for School Year 2025-2026 include 33,714 cases of dry storage, 2,500 cases of special dry storage, 2,000 cases of refrigerated storage, and 42,286 cases of frozen storage. The inbound volumes will be received between July and June, with October and November expected to have the highest volume. All USDA Foods will be received palletized on standard 48" x 40" pallets, with pallet configurations varying between 48-156 cases per pallet and an average of 64 cases per pallet.
The addendum emphasizes that the ordering is ongoing and the actual inbound volume will not be finalized until December annually. The scope of work provided in the Invitation to Bid details the expectations and responsibilities for interested bidders. Potential vendors are advised that additional delivery information will not be provided, and they will need to calculate estimated square footage based on the projected inbound volumes. For questions regarding the addendum, vendors can contact the Purchasing Office at (850) 617-7181 or email Bids@FDACS.gov. The document also outlines protest procedures in accordance with Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes, providing physical filing instructions for any potential protests at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Tallahassee.
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ADDENDUM I
DATE: June 12, 2025
TO: VENDORS
FROM: Britne’ Hill, Procurement Officer Name
RE: Invitation to Bid No. ITB FNW 25 26 06, RECEIPT, HANDLING, STORAGE AND
DISTRIBUTION OF USDA FOODS FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM –
SERVICE AREA 1, REGION 2
This addendum is to provide answers to questions received in reference to this Invitation to Bid.
Question / Answer
1. Will there be more information about delivery locations, estimated square footages needed, estimated inbound volumes and a more in-depth scope of work for us to be able to analyze for the bid.
This ITB is only for storage as there is a current contract in place for the distribution of USDA Foods for Service Area 1, Region 2 so additional delivery information will not be provided.
The estimated square footage needed would need to be calculated on the estimated inbound volumes. The estimated inbound volume will be received between July-June with the months of October and November seeing the highest volume. All USDA Foods would be received palletized on standard 48” x 40” pallets. The pallet configuration can vary by item between 48-156 cases per pallet. The average number of cases per pallet is 64 cases.
The estimated inbound volumes for School Year 2025-2026 include 33,714 cases of dry storage, 2,500 cases of special dry storage, 2,000 cases of refrigerated storage and 42,286 cases of frozen storage. The ordering is ongoing, and the actual inbound volume will not be finalized until December annually.
The scope of work provided in the ITB details the expectations and responsibilities for the interested bidder.
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. For questions regarding this Addendum, please contact the Purchasing Office at (850) 617-7181 or email at 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 mailto:Bids@FDACS.gov
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