City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #26039-RFP-DST

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Supply and Delivery for Hillsborough County Public Schools

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is seeking vendors to supply and deliver fresh, pre-cut, pre-packaged specialty fruits and vegetables to elementary schools as part of the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). - Government Buyer: - Hillsborough County Public Schools, Student Nutrition Services, Procurement Services - Products/Services Requested: - Fresh, additive-free fruits and vegetables, pre-packaged in clear 3 oz bags/containers with expiration dates - Menu items include: tri-colored carrots, butternut squash chunks, blueberries, orange pepper slices, mango chunks, sweet potato sticks, grapefruit sections, blackberries, whole strawberries, daikon radish slices, brussel sprout slices - Each item: 500 cases (each case contains 50 x 3 oz units) - Delivery service to 18-20 elementary schools, twice weekly, outside regular meal times - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be GAP-certified and provide local produce when possible - Strict quality, delivery, and invoicing standards per USDA FFVP - Compliance with federal funding regulations and prohibition on contracting with entities from foreign countries of concern - Adherence to the Jessica Lunsford Act for vendor personnel - Electronic proposal submission via VendorLink portal is mandatory - Insurance required - No specific OEMs or produce brands are named; multiple produce suppliers and distributors may compete

Description

Hillsborough County Public Schools is seeking proposals for a cost-plus fixed fee per case contract to deliver fresh, high-quality specialty fruits and vegetables to elementary schools as part of the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The program aims to provide free fresh fruits and vegetables to students twice weekly, outside of breakfast and lunch, focusing on natural, additive-free produce to promote healthy snacking and introduce students to new fruits and vegetables. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) with electronic submissions required. Insurance is required, and the contract is not a piggyback solicitation.

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