Food and Supply Purchasing Services
| Agency: | Polk County Public Schools Facilities and Operations |
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| State: | Florida |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | RFP 2026-01 |
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Main
Agency
Franklin County School District
Franklin County School District
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2026
2026
Type
Request for Proposal
Request for Proposal
Department
Purchasing
Purchasing
Online Submissions
No
No
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
No
Insurance Required
No
No
Bid Bond Required
No
No
Bid Bond Amount
Performance Bond Required
No
No
Performance Bond Amount
Construction Bond Required
No
No
Construction Bond Amount
Scope of Services
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive sealed proposals from qualified Respondents for The School Board of Franklin County, Florida, (hereinafter referred to as “FCSB”) for the purchase of food and food service-related supplies to service the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, After School Snack Program, and Supper Program.
The FCSB desires to establish a contract with a Group Purchasing Organization (“GPO”) to provide and deliver all types of food and food related products and supplies that meet the current United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) standards in the following, but not limited, categories: Meat, Dairy, Whole Grain Rich Bread and Grains, Snacks, Paper Goods, Produce, Small wares, and Cleaning Supplies, for delivery to approximately two (2) district locations on a regular basis and to secure firm fixed fees for the contract period as specified herein for the Franklin County School Board, School Food Authority. Services awarded under this contract are to begin April 1, 2026.
Group Purchasing Organizations, Buying Organizations, and Third-Party Vendors, collectively referred to as GPOs, often include CNP and Non-Program Operators. GPOs could be private for-profit or nonprofit entities. A GPO is typically structured in a way that may include a membership fee paid by member users, who are then granted access to the GPO price list of products and services. Although participating in these types of agreements can offer greater economy and efficiency for procurement or use of common or shared goods or services (2 CFR 200.318(e)), FCSB participating in these agreements must still conduct competitive procurement in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.318–.326 and applicable program regulations and guidance.
FCSB is the one of the largest employers in Franklin County, Florida with over 200 full and part-time employees. FCSB has one (1) Prek-12 Consolidated school and one (1) Prek-8th grade school with a full-time enrollment of approximately 1,100 public school students.
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive sealed proposals from qualified Respondents for The School Board of Franklin County, Florida, (hereinafter referred to as “FCSB”) for the purchase of food and food service-related supplies to service the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, After School Snack Program, and Supper Program.
The FCSB desires to establish a contract with a Group Purchasing Organization (“GPO”) to provide and deliver all types of food and food related products and supplies that meet the current United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) standards in the following, but not limited, categories: Meat, Dairy, Whole Grain Rich Bread and Grains, Snacks, Paper Goods, Produce, Small wares, and Cleaning Supplies, for delivery to approximately two (2) district locations on a regular basis and to secure firm fixed fees for the contract period as specified herein for the Franklin County School Board, School Food Authority. Services awarded under this contract are to begin April 1, 2026.
Group Purchasing Organizations, Buying Organizations, and Third-Party Vendors, collectively referred to as GPOs, often include CNP and Non-Program Operators. GPOs could be private for-profit or nonprofit entities. A GPO is typically structured in a way that may include a membership fee paid by member users, who are then granted access to the GPO price list of products and services. Although participating in these types of agreements can offer greater economy and efficiency for procurement or use of common or shared goods or services (2 CFR 200.318(e)), FCSB participating in these agreements must still conduct competitive procurement in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.318–.326 and applicable program regulations and guidance.
FCSB is the one of the largest employers in Franklin County, Florida with over 200 full and part-time employees. FCSB has one (1) Prek-12 Consolidated school and one (1) Prek-8th grade school with a full-time enrollment of approximately 1,100 public school students.
Dates(All times are listed as
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Broadcast Date
2/12/2026 8:00 AM EST
2/12/2026 8:00 AM EST
Question End Date
2/23/2026 2:00 PM EST
2/23/2026 2:00 PM EST
Sample Due Date
Due Date
3/3/2026 1:00 PM EST
3/3/2026 1:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date
Question End Date Reminder Notification
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Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
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Due Date Reminder Notification
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5 Day(s)
Pre-Bid Meetings
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Shortlist Meeting
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Documents
Commodity Codes
Total: 97
| Code | Description |
| [165-45] | Food Containers, Storage, Commercial Use |
| [962-40] | Food Distribution Services |
| [045-21] | Cooking and Food Preparation Utensils, All Types (Household) |
| [165-30] | Dispensers: Aluminum Foil, Plastic Wrap, Food Service Gloves, etc. |
| [165-76] | Sanitizers (Used to sanitize dishes, counters or any food contact area) |
| [165-77] | Sieves and Strainers, Food |
| [240-93] | Storage Boxes, Food |
| [385-41] | Entrees, Freeze Dried: Meat, Poultry and Seafood |
| [385-46] | Entrees, Seafood |
| [385-47] | Entrees, Specialty (Including Corn Dogs, Lasagna, Mexican Food, etc.) |
| [393-69] | Pickles, Relishes, and Olives (Including Pickled Foods) |
| [640-21] | Compostable Food Service Products, Including Biodegradable: Bowls, Covers, Hot/Cold Cups, Cutlery, Dinnerware, Servers, Trays, Napkins and Straws |
| [640-45] | Paper, Food Processing (Fresh and Frozen): Butcher Paper, Butter Paper, Freezer Paper, Vegetable Paper, etc. |
| [640-60] | Plastic and Styrofoam Products: Cups, Forks, Plastic Coated Dishes, Plastic Food Wrap, Cooking Bags, Sandwich Bags, Spoons, Straws, Doilies, etc. |
| [640-8] | Bags, Food Storage, Including Freezer Type |
| [641-45] | Paper, Food Processing (Fresh and Frozen): Butcher Paper, Butter Paper, Freezer Paper, Vegetable Paper, etc., Environmentally Certified Products |
| [641-60] | Plastic and Styrofoam Products: Cups, Forks, Plastic Coated Dishes, Plastic Food Wrap, Cooking Bags, Sandwich Bags, Spoons, Straws, Doilies, etc., Environmentally Certified Products |
| [961-6] | Beef, Pork, and Other Meat Processing Services (See 961-59 for Poultry Processing and 962-75 for Seafood Processing) |
| [019-41] | Fruits, Citrus |
| [385-48] | Fruits |
| [390-28] | Fruits, Fresh |
| [393-54] | Fruits, Canned, Processed and Preserved (Incl. Fruit Sauces and Puree) |
| [019-90] | Vegetables |
| [385-96] | Vegetables, Frozen |
| [390-84] | Vegetables, Fresh |
| [393-86] | Vegetables, Canned (Incl. Canned Salads) |
| [393-75] | Shortening and Oil, Vegetable (Cooking Oil) (To include Shortening Filter Powder) |
| [375-15] | Bread, Rolls, etc. (Including Brown and Serve Items) |
| [385-6] | Bread |
| [390-3] | Bread, Refrigerated Dough |
| [380-90] | Yogurt |
| [380-30] | Cream, All Types (Including Sour Cream) |
| [393-31] | Baby Foods, Canned |
| [393-32] | Baking Powder |
| [393-33] | Beverage Base (Not Fountain) |
| [393-30] | Beverages, Thirst Quenching, w/Electrolyte |
| [393-4] | Bread Mixes, All Types |
| [393-3] | Breading |
| [393-34] | Candy, Confectionery and Marshmallows (Including After Dinner Mints or Savories) |
| [393-35] | Cereals, Ready-to-Eat |
| [393-36] | Cereals, Uncooked |
| [393-10] | Chips, All Types |
| [393-37] | Cocoa and Chocolate |
| [393-38] | Coconut |
| [393-39] | Coffee Extender |
| [393-40] | Coffee, Instant (Regular and Decaffeinated) |
| [393-41] | Coffee, Whole Bean and Ground |
| [393-6] | Combination Meals, Shelf Staple (To Include Ready to Eat Prepared Meals) MRE |
| [393-5] | Cones, Ice Cream |
| [393-42] | Cornstarch, Cooking |
| [393-43] | Crackers and Cookies, Packaged |
| [393-44] | Cream Substitute and Other Non-Dairy Items |
| [393-45] | Curing Compounds, Meat |
| [393-46] | Desserts: Packaged, Canned, and Mixes (Includes Cake Mixes, Gelatins, Icings, Pie Fillings, etc.) |
| [393-47] | Diet Foods, All Types (Also See Class 271-28) |
| [393-48] | Dressings, Condiments, Sauces, and Gravies |
| [393-49] | Eggs and Meringue, Powdered |
| [393-50] | Extracts, Flavoring, and Food Coloring |
| [393-51] | Flour |
| [393-52] | Flour, Binder |
| [393-97] | Food Products, Scrap or Waste |
| [393-55] | Fruits, Dried |
| [393-53] | Fruits, Vegetables, and Full Meal Entrees, Dehydrated |
| [393-56] | Grocers' Miscellaneous Items: Cake Decorations, Candles, Canned Fuel, Food Preservatives, Matches, Meal Kits, Toothpicks, etc. |
| [393-57] | Honey |
| [393-58] | Ice Cream Mix, Emulsifiers, Stabilizers, and Toppings |
| [393-59] | Jams, Jellies, and Preserves |
| [393-60] | Juices, Fruit and Vegetable (Not Frozen) |
| [393-62] | Meal, Corn |
| [393-63] | Meat and Meat Products, Canned (Incl. Meat Substitutes) |
| [393-64] | Milk, Evaporated and Condensed |
| [393-65] | Milk, Powdered |
| [393-66] | Mincemeat |
| [393-67] | Nuts, Edible (Incl. Sunflower Seeds) |
| [393-61] | Pasta (Including Macaroni, Noodles, and Spaghetti) |
| [393-68] | Peanut Butter |
| [393-71] | Popcorn |
| [393-70] | Protein Food Supplement |
| [393-95] | Recycled Grocer's Miscellaneous Products |
| [393-72] | Rice |
| [393-73] | Salt, Table |
| [393-93] | Sanitizer, Liquid (For elimination of Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi caused by contact with Food) |
| [393-74] | Seafood, Canned |
| [393-76] | Soda, Baking |
| [393-77] | Soft Drinks |
| [393-78] | Soup, Soup Base, and Entree Mixes, Canned and Dehydrated (Incl. Bouillon) |
| [393-79] | Soy Products: Extender, Flour, Grits, Meatless Products, etc. |
| [393-80] | Spices, Seasonings, Starches (To Include Seasoned Salt and Pepper) |
| [393-81] | Sugar and Sweeteners |
| [393-82] | Syrups and Molasses (Except Fountain) |
| [393-83] | Syrups, Fountain |
| [393-84] | Tea (Not Instant) |
| [393-85] | Tea, Instant |
| [393-87] | Vegetables, Dried, Beans, Peas, etc. |
| [393-88] | Vinegar |
| [393-89] | Wheat Germ |
| [393-90] | Yeast |
Publications
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