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

This document is a Notice of Award issued by the School Board of Polk County, Florida's 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 various bid items. The contract covers lunchroom small equipment and supplies, with different vendors awarded specific item groups: Big Bend Restaurant Supply (items 20, 25, 31-35, 47-53, 57), Dade Paper & Bag LLC dba Imperial Dade (items 2-9, 14, 26-30, 37-40, 45, 54-56, 60, 61, 63-66, 69, 72, 77-78, 80), Innovative Foodservice Group, Inc. (items 10-12, 21-24, 58, 68), Pasco Brokerage, Inc. (items 1, 15-17, 46, 62, 71, 73, 75, 76), and Sam Tell and Son, Inc. (items 13, 18, 19, 36, 41-44, 67, 70, 74, 79).

Notably, bid item 59 received no award due to a lack of acceptable bids, with quotes to be obtained as needed. The notice emphasizes that vendors should not ship products, order materials, or proceed with services without explicit authorization from the School Board of Polk County. Purchase orders will be placed by the School Board personnel as needed, and questions should be directed to Robert.woods@polk-fl.net in the Purchasing Department. The document serves as a notification of award and provides a clear breakdown of which vendors were selected for specific bid items within the lunchroom equipment and supplies procurement.