Opportunity
MyVendorLink #4174AM
Term Contract for 100% Fruit Juice and Juice Products for Marion County Schools
Posted
April 27, 2024
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
4174AM
NAICS
424480, 424490
This opportunity invites vendors to supply 100% fruit juice and juice products to all Marion County, Florida schools under a term contract. - Government Buyer: - Marion County School Board Purchasing department - Products Requested: - 100% fruit juice, 4 oz. packages - Estimated annual usage: over 8,000,000 packages - 100% fruit juice, 6 oz. packages - Estimated annual usage: 10,000 packages - Additional seasonal juices may be offered, subject to approval - Requirements: - Firm pricing for all items - Ability to service all schools in the district - Products must meet specifications, including a minimum shelf life of 10 days at delivery - Samples required for equivalent products - Board reserves the right to add/remove schools and cancel for lack of funding or poor performance - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named; open to all qualified vendors able to meet requirements
Description
This Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Marion County School Board Purchasing seeks to establish a term contract for the purchase of 100% fruit juice and juice products for all schools in Marion County. The contract requires vendors to provide firm pricing and service all schools, with an estimated annual usage exceeding 8 million packages of 4 oz. juice and 10,000 packages of 6 oz. juice. Vendors must meet product specifications including a minimum 10-day shelf life at delivery and provide samples if bidding equivalents. The Board reserves rights to modify school participation and cancel the bid due to funding or performance issues.