May 20, 2014
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve Bid recommendation as stated below.
BID: 15-011V; TITLE: Milk and Other Dairy Products; LOCATION: Food & Nutrition Services Department CONTRACT PERIOD: August 1, 2014 Through July 31, 2017; AMOUNT: $25,500,000
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received three (3) bids for 15-011V ? Milk and Other Dairy Products. This contract provides milk and other dairy products for school cafeterias. School lunch, breakfast, after school, snack, and supper programs must meet meal patterns and nutritional standards based on the USDA Guidelines. The purpose of providing dairy products is to provide nutritional value to students while meeting dietary guidelines. School lunch, breakfast, after school, snack, and supper programs must offer only pasteurized fluid types of fat-free and low-fat (1%) milk. All milk contains vitamins A and D at levels specified by the Food and Drug Administration.
The lowest bidder is being recommended for award and will be the primary awardee. Should the primary awardee default on this contract, the alternate awardee will be used to fill the contract requirements without a lapse of contract.
The amount indicated, represents an estimated contract value and may be distributed among the awardees through the term of this contract. However, the amount authorized will not exceed estimated value.
The contract has been negotiated with the best pricing available. By recommending the lowest bidder, the District will save approximately $350,000. The funding for this contract will come from the Food and Nutrition Department?s operating budget. Pricing and/or vendor may change if it is in the best interest of the District.
Requested Action
Approve Bid recommendation as stated below.
BID: 15-011V; TITLE: Milk and Other Dairy Products; LOCATION: Food & Nutrition Services Department CONTRACT PERIOD: August 1, 2014 Through July 31, 2017; AMOUNT: $25,500,000
Summary
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received three (3) bids for 15-011V ? Milk and Other Dairy Products. This contract provides milk and other dairy products for school cafeterias. School lunch, breakfast, after school, snack, and supper programs must meet meal patterns and nutritional standards based on the USDA Guidelines. The purpose of providing dairy products is to provide nutritional value to students while meeting dietary guidelines. School lunch, breakfast, after school, snack, and supper programs must offer only pasteurized fluid types of fat-free and low-fat (1%) milk. All milk contains vitamins A and D at levels specified by the Food and Drug Administration.
The lowest bidder is being recommended for award and will be the primary awardee. Should the primary awardee default on this contract, the alternate awardee will be used to fill the contract requirements without a lapse of contract.
The amount indicated, represents an estimated contract value and may be distributed among the awardees through the term of this contract. However, the amount authorized will not exceed estimated value.
School Board Goals
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement |
Financial Impact
The contract has been negotiated with the best pricing available. By recommending the lowest bidder, the District will save approximately $350,000. The funding for this contract will come from the Food and Nutrition Department?s operating budget. Pricing and/or vendor may change if it is in the best interest of the District.
Source of Additional Information
Mary Mulder 754-321-0235 Ruby Crenshaw 754-321-0501
Associated File Attachments
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BID 15-011V (Files) | |
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Executed ARF (Files) |