10812-20240514100615 DCS Food

The DeSoto County School Board of Education in Hernando, Mississippi is seeking bids for the provision of fresh cooked pizza delivery services to 39 individual schools across 8 separate geographic areas. The district requires a minimum of 16 deliveries throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Unpriced proposals are due on June 14, 2024 at 9:00 am CST, and an electronic reverse auction will be held on June 24, 2024 at 9:00 am CST for approved bidders. The contract will be for a 1-year term, with options to renew for 2 additional 1-year periods. The awarded bidder(s) must provide 14-inch whole grain-rich cheese and pepperoni pizzas that meet specific School Meal Compliant requirements, including uniform slicing and proper temperature maintenance during delivery. Samples will be required, and the district reserves the right to reject any unpriced proposals that do not meet the stated specifications. Payments will be made within 45 days of receipt of a proper invoice, and the district maintains the right to adjust quantities or retract items based on funding availability.

The bid notice does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The bid notice also does not include any details about possible award values or budget ranges.