Distribution of USDA foods for the nslp – service area 1, region 2 and service area 2

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the distribution of USDA foods to Recipient Agencies (RAs) in Service Area 1 Region 2 and Service Area 2. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the delivery of USDA donated foods, with a single award anticipated. Bids are due on May 10, 2022, and the anticipated contract term is upon execution through June 30, 2023, with the possibility of renewal for up to three additional years. The ITB provides detailed technical specifications for transportation, outbound deliveries, reports/inventory, overages and shortages, fuel surcharge, records and reviews, and other requirements. Pricing is requested on a fixed price per case basis for dry regular, dry special care, frozen, and chilled products.

FDACS will consider preferences for certified minority business enterprises, state-based manufacturers, and veteran-owned businesses in the event of tied bids. The contract may be extended for up to three years upon mutual agreement, and FDACS reserves the right to add or delete RAs during the contract term. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided, and the budget range for this procurement is not specified.