Marion County Public Schools Cafeteria Products for Central Warehouse ITB 4155MF 2025
Marion County School DistrictSchool · Ocala, FL- Due
- Jan 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 19, 2025
- Duration
- 10 months
- Primary contact
- Michelle Fritz
The 30-second brief
The School Board of Marion County is soliciting bids for a ten-month term contract to provide school cafeteria products to its Central Warehouse. Bids must be submitted electronically via VendorLink by January 14, 2026.
Proposal Form in Excel Format, W-9 Form, Manufacturer Authorization Letter, Certificate of Insurance
Lowest bid price from a responsive and responsible bidder
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Summary
The School Board of Marion County is soliciting bids for a ten-month term contract to provide school cafeteria products to its Central Warehouse. Bids must be submitted electronically via VendorLink by January 14, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest bid price from a responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Proposal Form in Excel Format
- W-9 Form
- Manufacturer Authorization Letter
- Certificate of Insurance
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Proposal Form
- Required Forms
- W-9
- Certificate of Insurance
- Scope location
- Ocala, FL
- Reported agency
- Marion County Public Schools
Questions about this ITB
How do I respond to this ITB from Marion County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 14, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Michelle Fritz.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including Marion 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 ITB 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 Michelle Fritz. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal Form in Excel Format, W-9 Form, Manufacturer Authorization Letter, Certificate of Insurance. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest bid price from a responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Marion County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Marion County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Marion 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 10 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal Form, Required Forms, W-9, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from Marion 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: Ocala, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.