Opportunity
MyVendorLink #27-0009-KD
Food Supply and Distribution Services for Manatee County School District
Posted
March 31, 2026
Respond By
April 15, 2026
Identifier
27-0009-KD
NAICS
424410
This opportunity seeks main-line food service distributors to support the Manatee County School District's food supply and distribution needs. - Government Buyer: - Manatee County School District (K-12 public school system) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Gordon Food Service - Sysco West Coast Florida - US Foods - Products/Services Requested: - Warehousing and delivery of a wide range of food products to approximately 52 district facilities - Main entrées, beverages, grocery/staple items, produce, and paper products - USDA commodity processed products (storage and delivery) - Commercial products (frozen, refrigerated, grocery, dry items) - Market items and produce (with fluctuating prices) - Direct purchases from manufacturers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - High service standards for delivery and warehousing - No insurance or bonds required - Broad spectrum of food and beverage commodity codes covered - Service to all district facilities (approx. 52 locations) - Includes both commercial and USDA commodity food products
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Manatee County School District seeks a main-line food service distributor to warehouse and deliver a variety of food products, including main entrées, beverages, grocery/staple items, produce, and paper products to approximately 52 district facilities. The contract includes handling USDA commodity processed products with an emphasis on maintaining high service standards. The solicitation covers multiple categories such as commercial products, market items and produce, USDA commodity processed foods, and direct purchases from manufacturers. Online submissions are accepted, and no bonds or insurance are required.