251502 - Frozen Dessert Novelties for Direct Delivery to School Cafeterias

The purpose of this solicitation is to enter into a three (3) year agreement for the direct delivery of frozen dessert novelties to the school cafeterias in the Escambia County School District (ECSD) for the period beginning August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026 and the two (1) year renewal option periods upon mutual consent of both parties and School Board approval. Either party can cancel the contract without reason at the end of each contract year. Cancellation must be in writing and received ninety (90) calendar days prior to the end of each contract year. For successive renewal year(s), the Bidder may request an increase equal to the allowable increase in the School Food Lunch Reimbursement program using the index in effect at the time of the request. The request must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Department ninety (90) calendar days prior to August 1 of each renewal year. If the Bidder can prove economic conditions warrant a greater increase with supporting supplier/manufacturer invoices and other documentation of Bidder’s cost increase, the request will be subject to negotiation. The approval of any price increase will be determined solely by the District. If the District agrees to the price increase, the agreement will be renewed for an additional one (1) year period at the new price with all other terms and conditions remaining unchanged.