Lunchroom Supplies & Equipment for Warehouse Stock

Lake County Schools in Florida is seeking to procure lunchroom supplies and equipment through a sole source procurement with Ekon-O-Pac, LLC for their warehouse stock. The procurement focuses specifically on specialized bagging system supplies including EPAC Sealing Tape, multiple size cold bags, ovenable bags, and specialized film that are uniquely compatible with the existing Ekon-O-Pac bagging system installed in all district schools. The solicitation (bid number 25-1002-SS-KK943) was posted on October 2, 2025, with responses due by October 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The packaging system enables efficient preparation of fruits and vegetables by using precisely sized and sealed bags, which is more streamlined than traditional portion cup methods. The procurement is classified as a sole source because alternative bagging supplies cannot integrate with the existing equipment, and other packaging methods would require more manual labor and increased preparation time. The school district serves 43,000 students and requires these specialized supplies to maintain their current food preparation workflow.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Ekon-O-Pac, LLC, located in Gallatin, Tennessee, is the exclusive vendor for these specialized packaging supplies, with all products manufactured in the United States. The total acquisition cost for these supplies is estimated at $45,000.00. The existing infrastructure includes the Ekon-O-Pac bagging system previously purchased by Lake County Schools, which is currently used across all district schools. Contact information for the vendor is available, including email (orders@ekonopac.com), website (www.ekonopac.com), and phone number (800.230.9340). The procurement relies on the vendor's patented EPAC+ Sealing Equipment and specialized packaging materials that cannot be sourced from alternative manufacturers, making this a unique sole source procurement focused on maintaining the district's current food preparation efficiency.