PUR_1355_Foreign_Country.docx

The document is a Foreign Country of Concern Attestation form (PUR 1355) and a solicitation from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Five for cafeteria services at their DeLand office. The procurement seeks a food service vendor to provide meals for approximately 424 department employees, operating Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with breakfast and lunch services. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for April 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with technical proposals due on April 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The contract will be awarded on a no-cost basis, with the vendor generating revenue through food and beverage sales, and will have an initial one-year term with options to renew for up to three additional one-year periods contingent on satisfactory performance.

The evaluation will assess operating hours, food offerings, pricing, staffing, experience, and special function availability, with a total possible score of 100 points. FDOT will provide the cafeteria space and kitchen equipment, while the vendor is responsible for operational costs, staffing, food preparation, and daily cleaning. Bidders must be registered in the State of Florida's MyFloridaMarketplace system, be a certified food service operator, and comply with health and safety regulations. All payments to the vendor will be subject to a 1% MFMP Transaction Fee, and the department reserves the right to terminate the contract for unsatisfactory performance. The procurement is subject to various non-discrimination statutes and requires compliance with federal and state regulations regarding equal opportunity and accessibility.