Escambia County School District USDA Food Commodity Processing RFP 2023-2024
Escambia County School DistrictSchool · Pensacola, FL- Due
- Jan 12, 2023
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 1 year
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 is soliciting proposals for the processing of donated USDA food commodities into finished products for the 2023-2024 school year. The contract period runs from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Awards will be made by donated product category to the vendor offering the aggregate low price for all items in that category. Eligible vendors must be listed on the State of Florida approved USDA Food Processor list; proposals from third parties on behalf of processors will not be accepted. Submissions are due by January 12, 2023, at 1:30 PM.
Aggregate low price for all items offered in that category
SUMMARY
The Escambia County School District is soliciting proposals for the processing of donated USDA food commodities into finished products for the 2023-2024 school year.
The contract period runs from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Awards will be made by donated product category to the vendor offering the aggregate low price for all items in that category. Eligible vendors must be listed on the State of Florida approved USDA Food Processor list; proposals from third parties on behalf of processors will not be accepted. Submissions are due by January 12, 2023, at 1:30 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Aggregate low price for all items offered in that category
- Scope location
- Escambia County, FL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Escambia County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 12, 2023.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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 RFP 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 search RFPs 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: "Aggregate low price for all items offered in that category" 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 RFP?
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, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.