Summary of Specifications:
This solicitation covers the specific processing required to turn donated USDA food commodities into the products listed. The processed products are needed for the period beginning August 1, 2015 and ending July 31, 2016. As this RFP is for processing donated commodities, each commodity item will be awarded to one vendor by donated product category, with the award going to the vendor with the aggregate low price for all items bid in that category. Vendors must be on the State of Florida approved USDA Food Processor list in order to submit a proposal. Proposals will not be accepted, nor will commodity processing orders be placed with any proposing firm not listed on the State of Florida approved USDA Food Processor’s list. Proposals will not be accepted from any third party on behalf of a processor.
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 RFP, you must send a sample for review by Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 11:30 AM, CST. Failure to send a sample and the required documentation when offering an alternate product will result in your proposal being determined “non-responsive” for that item. Samples should be clearly labeled “SAMPLE FOR RFP NUMBER 151803.” If you plan to send samples, contact the Escambia County School District Purchasing Office by email mvannostrand@escambia.k12.fl.us or by fax at (850) 469-6271. A form will be sent to you via email or fax. 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.
