WIthlacoochee Training Center Food Products

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of food products, including general groceries and meats, to be used in the Florida Forest Service (FFS) training facilities. The contract opportunity covers multiple jurisdictions, including Hernando County and Brownsville CDP. The awarded vendor will be responsible for providing high-quality food products that meet all applicable state and local food storage/handling requirements and health codes. Bidders must submit pricing that is firm and inclusive of all relevant charges, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest Grand Total Price. The anticipated contract period is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with options to renew annually for up to three additional years. Key deadlines include a bid submission due date of April 17, 2024 and a public bid opening on April 19, 2024.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The department has provided addendums with additional details and answers to vendor questions, including clarification on the inclusion of BBQ sauces and the annual quantities required for ground coffee. The total award value is not explicitly stated, but the department reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed.