NRBA_-_037-RW-1125LRSE.pdf

This document is a Notice of Recommended Bid 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". The bid seeks to establish a one-year contract for procuring small equipment and supplies for the School Nutrition program, with items to be delivered to the district's warehouse in Bartow, Florida. The recommended award will be presented to the Superintendent for approval on December 17, 2024, and involves multiple vendors: 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 vendor has been awarded specific bid items, with the posting time/date set from 9:00 AM on 12/12/24 until 9:00 AM on 12/17/24.

The bid covers an estimated total value of approximately $108,500, with vendors providing pricing for various kitchen and food service items such as aprons, cutting boards, mixing bowls, kitchen utensils, gloves, thermometers, and serving equipment. For bid item 59, no award was made due to a lack of acceptable bids, and quotes will be obtained as needed. The document indicates that failure to follow bid protest procedures could result in a waiver of protest rights, and questions about the recommendation should be directed to Robert Woods in the Purchasing Department. The recommendation has been evaluated by Robert Woods and reviewed by Michael A. Kragh, with space reserved for Superintendent Approval.