Dairy Products for Tacachale

The Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is requesting bids on dairy products for Tacachale, a residential facility in Gainesville serving individuals with developmental disabilities, under ITB 2526-039, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET and public bid opening at 10:30 a.m. ET.

The scope includes milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, ice cream, sherbet, cottage cheese, sour cream, and margarine in specified quantities and packaging. The awardee must provide direct inside delivery to the facility's food service department at 1621 NE Waldo Road, Gainesville, on Mondays and Thursdays between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. ET. All dairy products must comply with federal, state, and local food safety regulations, maintain a minimum 10-day shelf life at delivery, and be transported in clean, temperature-controlled vehicles. The contractor must maintain product recall programs, accept returns within 15 days for full credit and pickup, and comply with First In, First Out inventory rotation practices. Price adjustments are permitted with 45 days' written notice supported by updated pricing documentation.

The contract term is three years with an option to renew for one additional three-year term, contingent on satisfactory performance evaluations and fund availability. Respondents must submit pricing for both the initial three-year term and the renewal period. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest grand total bid price including all delivery costs. Respondents must be authorized to do business in Florida, register with MyFloridaMarketPlace, file a W-9 form, provide references, and certify compliance with E-Verify employment verification, non-collusion, forced labor prohibitions, and scrutinized company list requirements. The anticipated agency decision date is August 24, 2026. Questions are due July 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET.