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Prime Foodservice Distribution for Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Nutrition Services

Hillsborough County Public Schools is seeking a Prime Foodservice Distributor to supply and deliver a wide range of food products to over 218 school sites, including Tinker K-8 School on MacDill Air Force Base and the Silo Culinary Kitchen. - Government Buyer: - The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida - Agency: Hillsborough County Public Schools, Student Nutrition Services, Procurement Services - OEMs and Brands Highlighted: - Land O'Lakes, Bongards, General Mills, Tostitos, Hadley Farms, Tyson, Nestle, Smucker's, Kellogg's, Dole, Tribe, Silk, Doritos, Lays, Cheetos, Welch's, Poppi, Sparkling Ice, Zee Zee, Del Monte, and others - Products Requested: - Dairy products (e.g., American cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter blends) - Land O'Lakes (e.g., 301015, 301012, 301026, 301011, ALA000) - Bongards (e.g., 301010, 301025, 301022, 301024) - Bakery and grain products (e.g., croissants, tortillas, cereals) - Hadley Farms 134, Tostitos 2840030103, General Mills 16000-18447, Kellogg's ALA074 - Frozen, refrigerated, and dry grocery items - Includes entrees, fruits, vegetables, snacks, beverages (e.g., Dole 404075, Zee Zee SP4016, Welch's ALA401, Silk ALA047) - USDA commodity processed products - Separate jobber fee per case; must meet USDA Child Nutrition Program standards - Snacks and beverages - Doritos ALA061A, Lays ALA070, Cheetos ALA064C, Sparkling Ice ALS261D, Poppi ALS297 - Quantities and Part Numbers: - Estimated annual volumes: 1,100,000 cases commercial foods, 30,000 cases USDA commodities - Detailed line items with part numbers and quantities (e.g., 20,000 cases Mozzarella String Cheese ALA000, 24,000 cases Light Ranch Dip 305044A, 11,500 cases Danimals Yogurt 301130) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with USDA Child Nutrition Program and State of Florida Department of Agriculture approvals - Buy American provisions - On-site designated account manager required - Products must meet Smart Snack Guidelines, zero trans fat, no artificial colors/flavors - Delivery to federal and military facilities (e.g., MacDill Air Force Base) - Period of Performance: - Initial one-year contract, with up to four annual renewals and possible temporary extension - Pricing firm for one year, semi-annual price reviews, quarterly price increase petitions - Estimated Contract Value: - Annual value estimated at $40 million, with potential for multi-year extension - Places of Performance/Delivery: - Hillsborough County Public Schools, 901 East Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL - Tinker K-8 School at MacDill Air Force Base - State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (regulatory context) - Competing Products/Alternatives: - Similar dairy, bakery, snack, and beverage products from other major foodservice OEMs (e.g., Kraft, Sargento, PepsiCo, Conagra, Campbell's) - Primary Services: - Food distribution and delivery, including receipt, storage, and distribution of USDA commodity foods - Requires robust logistics and reporting capabilities

Description

Hillsborough County Public Schools is seeking proposals for a Prime Foodservice Distributor contract to deliver frozen, refrigerated, grocery, dry foods, and commodity processed products to school sites for USDA programs. The contract includes a "cost" plus "fixed fee per case" pricing structure and a separate "jobber fee per case" for USDA commodity foods. The procurement process includes online submissions, with key dates for questions and proposal submissions. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options for renewal.

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