Milk and Milk Products for Food Service
Awarded State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 4124AH
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Points of contact
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- Garrett McCallum garrett.mccallum@marion.k12.fl.us (352) 671-7700
- Michelle Fritz michelle.fritz@marion.k12.fl.us (352) 671-7700
- Annette Hagan annette.hagan@marion.k12.fl.us
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About this opportunity
The School Board of Marion County, Florida, is seeking a three-year contract for Milk and Milk Products for Food Service through Bid 4124AH, with the primary objective of securing competitive pricing for dairy products to be delivered to county schools. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of milk and milk products, including skim white milk, 1% white milk, chocolate milk, strawberry milk, low-fat soy milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, and yogurt. Vendors must possess a valid Florida Milk Dealer Permit and demonstrate the capability to service all schools in the county. The bid requires electronic submissions through VendorLink by May 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with the contract term spanning from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Evaluation criteria will be based on historical usage, and bidders must provide detailed pricing, product specifications, and distribution facility information. Vendors are required to use refrigerated vehicles, maintain proper product temperatures, and comply with delivery windows between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The School Board reserves the right to cancel the contract due to funding issues or poor performance.
The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be established firms with at least two years of continuous business experience in milk product distribution, possessing necessary warehouse facilities, delivery equipment, and financial capacity to serve all county schools. While specific incumbent vendors are not identified, the bid emphasizes the "Buy American" provision, requiring that over 51% of agricultural components be domestically sourced. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including current Health Department inspection reports, nutritional information, ingredient lists, and food allergy worksheets. Although no specific budget range is provided, the bid indicates significant volume potential, with estimated annual usage ranging from 100 to 4,250,000 units across various dairy products. Compliance requirements include E-Verify employment eligibility verification, background screening, and adherence to federal and state regulations. The contract includes provisions for monthly price adjustments based on Federal Milk Marketing Order minimum prices, with vendors required to provide detailed documentation for any price changes.
Opportunity text
The purpose and intent of this term contract is to secure competitive bid prices and establish a three (3) year contract, to be reviewed on an annual basis for Milk and Milk Products for Food Service as specified herein. 1. Proof of a Florida Milk Dealer Permit is required at the time of bid submission. 2. Delivery location may be added or deleted during the term of this contract. 3. Vendor must be able to service all schools in the county. Bid evaluation will be based on historical usage. 4. The Board reserves the right to cancel this bid at any time due to lack of funding or poor performance. Please read the attachment named Bid 4124AH Milk and Milk Products for Food Service - TERMS & CONDITIONS, then print out the attachment named Bid 4124AH Milk and Milk Products for Food Service - REQUIRED FORMS, read the specifications, complete the forms, and submit those forms on VendorLink before the due date and time. then download "Bid 4088AH Music Supplies and Equipment Discount Catalog - PROPOSAL FORM.xlsx" from the VendorLink Website (Proposal is Fillable) where you downloaded the TERM & CONDITIONS and REQUIRED FORMS. Complete the Proposal Form document and upload the completed Excel file onto VendorLink along with all required Bid submission documents before the due date and time. Bid responses/submissions will only be accepted through VendorLink as indicated in this bid. Before submitting his or her bid, each bidder is required to carefully examine the invitation to bid specifications and requirements thoroughly and to completely familiarize oneself with all of the terms and conditions that are contained within this bid to ensure a completed bid submission. Ignorance on the part of the bidder will in no way relieve him or her of any of the obligations and responsibilities which are a part of this bid. ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS OF THIS BID WILL BE ACCEPTED. (MAILED, EMAILED, OR DELIVERED IN PERSON BID SUMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.) WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SAMPLES ONLY
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