Orange County Public Schools Food Supply and Distribution Services RFP1612266 2017
Orange County School DistrictSchool · Orlando, FL- Due
- Feb 8, 2017
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 21, 2016
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Jessica Graham
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is seeking a qualified main-line food service distributor to purchase and deliver food and food supply products to approximately 190 district facilities, including schools and central kitchens. The scope includes frozen, refrigerated, grocery, and dry items, as well as net-off invoice commodity processed products and USDA commodities. The distributor will be responsible for weekly deliveries, inventory management using HACCP and Cold Chain systems, and providing an online secure web-based order entry system. The contract term is for an initial period of three years with two successive one-year renewal options. Proposals are due February 8, 2017, and a pre-submittal conference is scheduled for January 11, 2017.
Proposal Acknowledgement Form, Proposal Identification Label, Customized price list/order book, Electronic nutritional information, Monthly/semester/fiscal year-end usage reports
Experience and Qualifications (100), References (50), Scope of Services and Project Approach (100), Reporting Services (50), Inventory Management (75), Invoices (50), MWBE/LDB/VBE (10), Price Proposal (150)
SUMMARY
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is seeking a qualified main-line food service distributor to purchase and deliver food and food supply products to approximately 190 district facilities, including schools and central kitchens.
The scope includes frozen, refrigerated, grocery, and dry items, as well as net-off invoice commodity processed products and USDA commodities. The distributor will be responsible for weekly deliveries, inventory management using HACCP and Cold Chain systems, and providing an online secure web-based order entry system. The contract term is for an initial period of three years with two successive one-year renewal options. Proposals are due February 8, 2017, and a pre-submittal conference is scheduled for January 11, 2017.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Proposal Acknowledgement Form
- Proposal Identification Label
- Customized price list/order book
- Electronic nutritional information
- Monthly/semester/fiscal year-end usage reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Appendix D
- Appendix E
- Appendix F
- Appendix G
- Appendix H
- Appendix I
- Appendix J
- Exhibit A
- Submit to
- 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, FL 32801
- Scope location
- Orlando, FL
- Reported agency
- Orange County Public Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Orange County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 8, 2017. 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: 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, FL 32801. For questions, contact Jessica Graham.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Orange 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 ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jessica Graham. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal Acknowledgement Form, Proposal Identification Label, Customized price list/order book, Electronic nutritional information, Monthly/semester/fiscal year-end usage reports. 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: "Experience and Qualifications (100), References (50), Scope of Services and Project Approach (100), Reporting Services (50), Inventory Management (75), Invoices (50), MWBE/LDB/VBE (10), Price Proposal..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Orange County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Orange County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Orange 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 3 years. 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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F, Appendix G, Appendix H, Appendix I, Appendix J, Exhibit A. Review the full document from Orange 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: Orlando, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.