Opportunity
Dept of Management Services Florida #ITB-16532
Florida APD Solicits Multi-Year Dairy Supply Contract for Tacachale Facility
Posted
July 24, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
ITB-16532
NAICS
424430
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) in Florida is seeking bids for a multi-year contract to supply and deliver a wide range of dairy products to the Tacachale residential facility in Gainesville. - Government Buyer: - Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Bureau of General Services and Procurement - Contact: Tamara Harrington - Products/Services Requested: - Dairy products including various types of milk (whole, low fat, lactose-free, chocolate), yogurt (low-fat, Greek, fat-free), butter milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream (vanilla, strawberry), sherbet, and margarine - Detailed specifications for each product, such as fat content, packaging, USDA inspection, and active cultures for yogurt - Estimated annual quantities provided for each item (e.g., 101,000 units of 2% low-fat milk, 88,200 units of chocolate milk, 25,550 units of low-fat yogurt) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Delivery required twice weekly with inside delivery and proper stock rotation - All products must comply with food safety regulations and be USDA inspected where specified - Contract term is three years with an optional three-year renewal - Vendors must be authorized to do business in Florida and registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; opportunity is open to all qualified dairy suppliers
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities in Florida for the procurement of dairy products for Tacachale. The bid includes detailed specifications and submission instructions provided in an attached PDF document. The contract resulting from this solicitation will involve supplying dairy products to support individuals with disabilities served by the agency. Interested vendors must comply with all terms and conditions outlined in the ITB and submit their bids by the specified closing date.