Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #24-0404 FOOD SERVICE SMALL EQUIPMENT
Description
Bids to provide ‘Food Service Small Equipment’ were received from nine vendors on May 21, 2024. The bids of 11400, Inc., Ace Mart Restaurant Supply, Allure Hospitality Suppliers, Always Available Wholesales & Supply Corp., Innovative Foodservice Group Inc., Pyramid School Products, Sam Tell and Son Inc., and USA Restaurant Suppliers, Inc., were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid were included with the bid tabulation. This bid is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
Gap Analysis
Required to have a BID in place to purchase small equipment because of the volume purchased.
Previous Outcomes
Recently because of increased pricing, former awardees have been unable to maintain pricing. BID needed for purchasing as required by USDA because of the volume purchased.
Expected Outcomes
Get best pricing for small equipment needed for operations of school kitchens and serving areas to accurately feed participating programs. Impact students with quality meals service and maintaining financial responsibility.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 4.1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices
Priority 4.2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure
Recommendation
That the bids of 11400, Inc., Ace Mart Restaurant Supply, Allure Hospitality Suppliers, Always Available Wholesales & Supply Corp., Innovative Foodservice Group Inc., Pyramid School Products, Sam Tell and Son Inc., and USA Restaurant Suppliers, Inc., for ‘Food Service Small Equipment’ in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 be approved as presented.
Contact Information
SARA DAN sara.dan@sarasotacountyschools.net
JODY DUMAS jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net
MICHAEL KEMP michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
$350,000.00
Funding source: Grant (Food and Nutrition Services) and Capital