Fresh Produce

Miami-Dade County, Florida is requesting bids on fresh produce provision and delivery to multiple county departments on an as-needed basis under ITB0000043, with bids due September 25, 2026. The solicitation is organized into three groups: Group 1 (general county purchases), Group 2 (Zoo Miami), and Group 3 (federally funded purchases). Small Business Enterprise bid preferences of 10 percent for SBE-Tier 1 and 2, and 5 percent for SBE-Tier 3 and 4 and for contracts exceeding $1 million, apply to Groups 1 and 2; Group 3 is subject to federal HUD requirements with no SBE preferences.

Bidders may submit offers for any or all groups but must price all items within each selected group to be considered responsive. The scope spans standard fresh fruits, vegetables, and greens in specified pack sizes (Groups 1 and 2) and an expanded list including fresh herbs, pre-processed vegetables, and specialty items (Group 3). Primary delivery locations are Miami-Dade Community Services Department at 1150 NW 11th Street Road (Monday, 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM), Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (Tuesday and Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM), and Zoo Miami at 12400 SW 152 Street.

The contract term is 60 months, commencing the first calendar day of the month following Board of County Commissioners approval. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive, responsible bidder per group. Bidders must demonstrate regular engagement in fresh produce provision, provide two customer reference letters, maintain a warehouse or distribution center in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or Monroe Counties (staffed Monday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM), designate a 24/7 representative, provide a current satisfactory sanitation inspection from the Florida Department of Agriculture or Florida Department of Health, and hold a Perishable Agricultural Commodities License, License Dealer in Agriculture, Citrus Fruit Dealer License, and Annual Food Permit. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit). Pricing must include all delivery charges and fees. Group 3 is subject to HUD Form 5370-C prevailing wage and labor standards requirements.