Restaurant Disposable Supplies

The Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) in Florida has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #24250019B-AZ for Restaurant Disposable Supplies, seeking multiple award vendors to provide a comprehensive range of bulk disposable food service products. The procurement covers 32 line items including rack covers, foil sheets, poly bags, pizza boxes, coffee stirrers, compostable plates, plastic containers, trays, lids, cups, utensils, and aprons, with estimated annual usage quantities ranging from 10 to 2,500 cases. Vendors must submit electronic price schedules in Excel format, provide specific manufacturer part numbers, and offer samples for product approval, with a strong emphasis on product quality, particularly for compostable and biodegradable items that must meet rigorous performance standards such as temperature resistance, oil and cut resistance, and structural integrity. The procurement timeline includes a voluntary pre-solicitation WebEx meeting on July 26, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST, a question deadline of July 30, 2024, at 3:00 PM, and bid submissions due on August 7, 2024, before 1:00 PM. Evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), with the intended decision to be posted on VendorLink on August 13, 2024, and final board approval scheduled for August 27, 2024.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, but it appears open to various vendors across different geographical regions, as evidenced by the bidder list which includes companies from Florida, New York, and North Carolina. Five companies have submitted bids: All Florida Paper, Dade Paper & Bag LLC, Interboro Packaging Corporation, Southeastern Paper Group, and WB Mason Co. The bid includes a 5% Florida preference pricing option and supports environmentally friendly products. While specific contract value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the procurement and the wide range of estimated annual usage suggest a potentially significant annual contract. The contract will be effective for one year upon board approval, with the School Board reserving the right to cancel with 30 days' notice. The procurement serves the 12th largest school district in Florida, which encompasses over 67,000 students and 10,000 employees across 37 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 9 high schools, and other educational facilities, indicating a substantial potential volume of disposable supply purchases.