Notice_of_Public_Meetings.pdf

This is a Notice of Public Meetings document issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools' Procurement Services Department in Tampa, Florida, regarding a solicitation for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under Student Nutrition Services. The notice indicates that all future public meetings pertaining to this solicitation will be posted on the Hillsborough County Public Schools website under the Public Notices section. The solicitation seeks qualified firms to establish a cost-plus "fixed fee per case" contract for delivering fresh, high-quality specialty fruits and vegetables to select elementary school sites participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The FFVP is a federally funded grant program that provides free fresh fruits and vegetables to students at participating elementary schools two days per week outside of breakfast and lunch service. The program aims to serve a variety of raw fresh fruits and vegetables in their natural state without additives or dips, introduce students to fruits and vegetables they may not otherwise sample, and encourage healthy snacking habits among elementary school students.

The notice does not contain specific details regarding response dates, due dates, bidders' meetings, award dates, contract terms, pricing structures, or funding amounts. Interested vendors are directed to monitor the Hillsborough County Public Schools Public Notices page for complete solicitation details and updates on upcoming public meetings related to this procurement opportunity.