Escambia County School District Miscellaneous Fruits and Vegetables Bid #180402
Escambia County School DistrictSchool · Pensacola, FL- Due
- Nov 30, 2017
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Allison Watson
- (850) 469-6271
Know who Escambia County School District buys from before you write a word.
Every vendor contract, renewal date and decision maker at this agency, in one place.
Set up in 30 seconds · No credit card
THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Escambia County School District (ECSD) is soliciting bids for the purchase of miscellaneous frozen, canned, and packaged fruit and vegetables for school cafeterias. The contract period is from March 1, 2018, through February 28, 2019, with a one-year renewal option. Vendors offering brands other than those preapproved must submit full case quantity samples to the ECSD Central Warehouse by November 16, 2017, labeled with Bid Number #180402. The district reserves the right to adjust shipment dates and quantities at the fixed agreement price. Bids are due by November 30, 2017, at 1:30 PM CST. All inquiries should be directed to Allison Watson, Sr. Purchasing Agent.
Frozen fruit, Canned fruit, Packaged fruit, Frozen vegetables, Canned vegetables, Packaged vegetables, Food samples
Price, brand approval, sample responsiveness
SUMMARY
The Escambia County School District (ECSD) is soliciting bids for the purchase of miscellaneous frozen, canned, and packaged fruit and vegetables for school cafeterias.
The contract period is from March 1, 2018, through February 28, 2019, with a one-year renewal option. Vendors offering brands other than those preapproved must submit full case quantity samples to the ECSD Central Warehouse by November 16, 2017, labeled with Bid Number #180402. The district reserves the right to adjust shipment dates and quantities at the fixed agreement price. Bids are due by November 30, 2017, at 1:30 PM CST. All inquiries should be directed to Allison Watson, Sr. Purchasing Agent.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Brand approval
- Sample responsiveness
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Frozen fruit
- Canned fruit
- Packaged fruit
- Frozen vegetables
- Canned vegetables
- Packaged vegetables
- Food samples
- Submit to
- Escambia County School District, 75 N. Pace Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32505
- Scope location
- Escambia County, Florida
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Escambia County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 30, 2017. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Escambia County School District, 75 N. Pace Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32505. For questions, contact Allison Watson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Escambia County School District in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Allison Watson at (850) 469-6271. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Frozen fruit, Canned fruit, Packaged fruit, Frozen vegetables, Canned vegetables, Packaged vegetables, Food samples. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
Can I search Bids like this in ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. Civic IQ has an MCP server that connects ChatGPT, Claude and other AI assistants to live Civic IQ data: open RFPs, pre-RFP signals from public meetings, awarded contracts and agency decision-makers across 100,000+ US public agencies. Add https://beta.mcp.civiciq.com/mcp as a connector (in ChatGPT under Settings > Apps & Connectors, in Claude under Settings > Connectors) and sign in with a free Civic IQ account at civiciq.com/mcp.
Show 5 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, brand approval, sample responsiveness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Escambia County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Escambia County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Escambia County School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Escambia County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Escambia County, Florida. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.