Miami-Dade Supplier Systems #EVN0033747

Miami-Dade County Solicitation for Fresh Produce Delivery

Miami-Dade County is seeking suppliers for a five-year contract to provide and deliver a wide variety of fresh produce to multiple county departments and facilities. - Government Buyer: - Miami-Dade County, Strategic Procurement Department - Departments served include Community Services, Housing and Community Development, Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, and Zoo Miami - Products/Services Requested: - Fresh fruits and vegetables, including but not limited to: - Apples (US#1 Red Delicious), avocados (Hass and Florida), bananas (various stages), broccoli, carrots (jumbo, baby peeled, shredded), grapes (red seedless), lemons, romaine lettuce, limes, oranges (US#1 small, fancy), peaches, pears (D'Anjou or Bartlett), green and red peppers, pineapples, plums, potatoes (US#1 white, Idaho, red, sweet, boniato dulce), tangerines, watermelons, cantaloupe, cabbage (green, shredded slaw mix), collard greens, kale, cucumbers (regular, European), papaya, plantains (green, yellow), tomatoes (various types), squash (butternut, yellow, zucchini), spinach (regular, baby), onions (yellow, red, scallion), mushrooms, herbs (basil, cilantro, mint, parsley, rosemary), corn on the cob, garlic, and more - No specific part numbers; recommended pack sizes and counts provided - Delivery to multiple county facilities on an as-needed basis - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contract divided into four groups: General Funded, Zoo-Miami, Federally Funded, and Local Products (must be sourced from Miami-Dade County farmers for Group 4) - Compliance with quality, packaging, and environmental standards - Glyphosate-treated products are prohibited - Electronic bid submission via INFORMS system - Prices firm for 6 months, with semi-annual adjustments possible - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to all qualified produce suppliers - Delivery Locations: - Multiple Miami-Dade County departments and facilities, including Zoo Miami and various department offices

Description

This solicitation is issued by Miami-Dade County's Strategic Procurement Department for the provision and delivery of fresh produce items. The awarded bidder(s) will be responsible for furnishing and delivering various fresh produce products on an as-needed basis to multiple County departments. The contract term is set to commence after approval by the Board of County Commissioners and will last for 60 months. Bidders may bid on any or all of the four groups of produce items, with awards made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder per group.

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