Virginia Beach City Public Schools General Foods and Supplies Bid 2025 - 497193
Virginia Beach City Public SchoolsSchool · Virginia Beach, VA- Due
- May 20, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2025
- Primary contact
- Shelby Craig
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SUMMARY
Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) Office of Food Services is soliciting bids from contractors to provide and deliver general food and supply items to individual schools.
The procurement scope includes six primary categories: frozen and refrigerated items; assorted canned, grocery, and dry items; produce; snacks; beverages; and general supplies. Offerors are required to provide pricing for individual line items, group totals, and lump sum totals using the provided Attachment B. The solicitation is identified by ID 497193. Submissions were due by May 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The primary contact for this procurement is Shelby Craig within Procurement Services.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Attachment B
- Attachment A
- RFP 5184 Addendum #1
- RFP 5184 Award Letter
- Scope location
- Virginia Beach, VA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 20, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Shelby Craig.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Virginia Beach City Public Schools in VA, 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 Shelby Craig. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Virginia Beach City Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Virginia Beach City Public Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Attachment B, Attachment A, RFP 5184 Addendum #1, RFP 5184 Award Letter. Review the full document from Virginia Beach City Public Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Virginia Beach, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.