Marion County School Board Cafeteria Products for Central Warehouse Bid 4155MF 2026
- Due
- Jan 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
The School Board of Marion County, Florida Purchasing Department is soliciting bids under Bid #4155MF for a term contract to supply school cafeteria products to its central warehouse. The scope of work includes providing various food service items such as 6oz laminated foam bowls (black), clear dome tops/lids for 6oz bowls, and 12oz laminated bowls, with estimated quantities ranging from 100 to 102 cases per item. Vendors must submit proposals using the provided Excel format; scanned, PDF, or handwritten submissions will not be accepted. Bids are due by January 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a board approval date scheduled for February 24, 2026. The contract term is set for March 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Proposal Form in Excel format
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Summary
The School Board of Marion County, Florida Purchasing Department is soliciting bids under Bid #4155MF for a term contract to supply school cafeteria products to its central warehouse.
The scope of work includes providing various food service items such as 6oz laminated foam bowls (black), clear dome tops/lids for 6oz bowls, and 12oz laminated bowls, with estimated quantities ranging from 100 to 102 cases per item. Vendors must submit proposals using the provided Excel format; scanned, PDF, or handwritten submissions will not be accepted. Bids are due by January 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a board approval date scheduled for February 24, 2026. The contract term is set for March 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Proposal Form in Excel format
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Proposal Form
- Submit to
- Purchasing Department
- Duration
- 10 months
- Reported agency
- The School Board of Marion County, Florida
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from The School Board of Marion County, Florida Purchasing Department?
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. Submissions should be delivered to: Purchasing Department.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including The School Board of Marion County, Florida Purchasing Department 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal Form in Excel format. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from The School Board of Marion County, Florida Purchasing Department?
All active and historical solicitations from The School Board of Marion County, Florida Purchasing Department are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, The School Board of Marion County, Florida Purchasing Department 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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal Form. Review the full document from The School Board of Marion County, Florida Purchasing Department for the complete list.