Bagged ICE delivery services, term contract (RE-quote)

Palm Beach County, Florida is soliciting qualified vendors through a Request for Quote (RFQ) for bagged ice delivery services under a statewide term contract re-quote. This procurement seeks a single vendor capable of providing reliable bagged ice delivery services to state facilities and agencies across Florida on a recurring basis. The primary deliverables include regular bagged ice delivery to multiple locations with established frequency schedules and specific quantity requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. Key objectives include ensuring consistent service availability, maintaining cost-effectiveness in procurement operations, and meeting performance standards across all participating state agencies. The contract establishes clear delivery schedules, service reliability metrics, and performance expectations that vendors must meet to maintain satisfactory contract performance. Interested vendors must demonstrate qualifications to execute ice delivery operations at scale across a statewide footprint. The solicitation was posted on February 13, 2018, with a submission deadline of February 20, 2018, providing potential bidders with one week to prepare and submit their competitive quotes.

The RFQ document indicates that this is a re-quote of an existing term contract, suggesting that incumbent vendor status, set-asides for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or disadvantaged business enterprises may be applicable, though specific restrictions and preferences are detailed within the full solicitation terms. Funding for this contract is derived from the operational budgets of participating state agencies allocated for facility services and supplies, which suggests adequate budget allocation exists for this essential service. The pricing structure is based on competitive quote submissions with potential adjustments for volume commitments or service frequency variations. While specific award values and budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available summary documentation, the statewide scope and term contract nature suggest this represents a significant procurement opportunity. Vendors should review the complete RFQ document (150896R-CC.pdf) for detailed information regarding pricing structures, payment terms, any applicable set-asides, and incumbent vendor considerations.