This solicitation is for the purchase of breakfast and lunch entrees for use in school cafeterias throughout the District for the period beginning May 1, 2020 and ending April 30, 2021 with a one (1) year renewal option upon mutual consent of both parties and School Board approval. The one (1) year renewal option shall be in effect for the period of May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022. All pricing, terms, and conditions of this agreement shall be fixed and remain in effect for the entire term(s) of this agreement. The District does not pay fuel adjustment charges. The quantities listed herein are the best estimate of the District based on prior and projected usage. The District will make every attempt to adhere as closely as possible to the estimated quantities. However, the District reserves the right to adjust shipment dates, reduce the number of shipments to the Central Warehouse, and/or purchase additional quantities at the agreement price at any time during the agreement period. By signing this agreement, you are agreeing to honor your Bid’s pricing and all terms and conditions for the entire term(s) of the agreement.
If offering a brand and/or product OTHER THAN ONE OF THE PREAPPROVED BRANDS LISTED, make a notation in the comments section for that item. If you offer a product that is not preapproved in this Bid, you must send a sample for review by Thursday, January 30, 2020, 12:00 PM, CST. Failure to send a full case quantity sample size in its original packaging and the required documentation when offering an alternate product will result in your Bid being determined “non-responsive” for that item. Unmarked boxes or bags containing loose samples are not accepted. Samples should be clearly labeled “SAMPLE FOR BID NUMBER #201502” If planning to send samples, the form and instructions will be posted on the Purchasing website at http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/purchasing/bids. This form must be completed prior to samples being sent. All food samples should be delivered to the Escambia County School District Central Warehouse, 51 East Texar Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503. Refer to Section T - Samples and Brand Names on page 5.
QUESTIONS: Due to time constraints, it is recommended that vendors send questions concerning this solicitation by a manner that can be tracked (email, certified mail, or overnight courier); email is preferred. Deadline for questions will be Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 4:00 PM, Central Standard Time. Any changes in the specifications contained in this Bid will be made by Addenda. Any Addenda issued concerning this Bid will be posted on the Purchasing Department’s web pages. PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID, it shall be the sole responsibility of each Bidder to contact the Purchasing Agent or visit the Purchasing Department’s Web pages to determine if an Addendum has been issued and to obtain such Addendum. Any Addendum and answers to any questions received concerning this solicitation will be posted by close of business Monday, January 27, 2020. The direct link to the Bid Activity Section of the District website is listed below.
http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/purchasing/bids
All inquiries should be sent to:
Allison Watson, Sr. Purchasing Agent Purchasing Department
Escambia County School District 75 N. Pace Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32505
Email: awatson@escambia.k12.fl.us
For the Escambia County School District (ECSD) to ensure equal treatment of all participating vendors, the above named individual is ECSD’s only designated representative for this Bid. Vendors are expected to utilize this representative for ALL Information regarding this Bid. Vendors who contact any other District employee regarding the subject of this Bid are subject to disqualification from participating in this solicitation.
