Notice_of_Award_-_037-RW-1125_-_Lunchroom_Small_Equipment_and_Supplies.pdf

The document is a Notice of Award issued by the School Board of Polk County, Florida Purchasing Department for Bid File Number 037-RW-1125, titled "Lunchroom Small Equipment and Supplies - Stock". On December 18, 2024, the Superintendent approved the award of the solicitation to multiple vendors for specific bid items. The awarded vendors include Big Bend Restaurant Supply, Dade Paper & Bag LLC dba Imperial Dade, Innovative Foodservice Group, Inc., Pasco Brokerage, Inc., and Sam Tell and Son, Inc., each receiving awards for different numbered bid items. Bid item 59 received no award due to no acceptable bids, and quotes will be obtained as needed.

The notice indicates that purchase orders will be placed by Polk County School Board personnel as required, and vendors are instructed not to ship products, order materials, or proceed with services without explicit authorization. The contract appears to be for a one-year period for procuring small equipment and supplies for the School Nutrition program, to be delivered to the School Board's warehouse in Bartow, Florida. Questions regarding the recommendation can be directed to Robert.woods@polk-fl.net in the Purchasing Department. The document serves as a notification of award and provides a breakdown of which vendors were awarded specific bid items within the solicitation.