Large Food Equipment Student Nutrition Services
| Location: | Florida |
|---|---|
| Posted: | May 12, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Agency: | Hillsborough County Public Schools |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 26147-ITB-DST |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Main
Agency
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2026
2026
Title
Large Food Equipment Student Nutrition Services
Large Food Equipment Student Nutrition Services
Type
Invitation to Bid
Invitation to Bid
Department
Student Nutrition
Student Nutrition
Online Submissions
Yes
Yes
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
Establish firm fixed pricing for the delivery of large food service equipment to individual school sites.
Establish firm fixed pricing for the delivery of large food service equipment to individual school sites.
Dates(All times are listed as
EST
)
Broadcast Date
4/27/2026 7:00 PM EST
4/27/2026 7:00 PM EST
Question End Date
5/11/2026 5:00 PM EST
5/11/2026 5:00 PM EST
Sample Due Date
Due Date
6/2/2026 5:00 PM EST
6/2/2026 5:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date
Question End Date Reminder Notification
2 Day(s)
2 Day(s)
Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
0 Day(s)
Due Date Reminder Notification
2 Day(s)
2 Day(s)
Pre-Bid Meetings
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Mandatory | Location |
Shortlist Meeting
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Location |
Documents
Total: 19
Quote/Bid
Quote/Bid Items
Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields
Quote/Bid Items
Total: 0
| # | Required | Group | Make | Model | Description | Quantity | Unit of Measure | Price/ Percent | Type |
Delivery Date
None
None
Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
None
None
Shipping
None
None
Terms and Conditions
None
None
Include Shipping in Price of Items
No
No
Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No
No
Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No
No
View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No
No
Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No
No
Allow Post Due Date Submission
No
No
Questions & Answers
Total: 9
| Question | Date Asked | Answer | Date Answered |
| Required delivery days- 1.4.5 states 60days and 1.51 states 30-45days. Pls advise which is correct. | 4/30/2026 12:33:30 PM | Section 1.5.1 is correct. All equipment orders must be delivered within 30 to 45 days of receipt of the purchase order. | 4/30/2026 1:20:44 PM |
|
Is there a termination clause for me, the contractor ? I see them for you; 8.3.7, 8.3.8, 8.3.10.
|
4/30/2026 12:34:56 PM | There is no exit clause for contractors. | 5/4/2026 7:36:13 AM |
| do not see a price escalation clause for the 1yr contract period. Due to the volatility in the marketplace right now, would you accept increases with 30day notice and documentation ? | 4/30/2026 12:35:54 PM | Please see section 1.2.3 Temporary Unilateral Renewal of the solicitation. | 5/4/2026 7:37:46 AM |
| does your Force Majeure clause 8.3.11 cover any price increases due to a Force Majeure by the mfg ? | 4/30/2026 12:37:03 PM | We do not need force majeure for pricing. | 5/4/2026 7:38:24 AM |
| Bid due date is 5/25/26 at 5pm. That is also National Holiday - Memorial Day. Is that going to change the date? | 5/1/2026 12:46:39 PM | Please see the attached addendum for the updated bid due date. | 5/4/2026 7:48:16 AM |
| How are alternates to be submitted? In Bid documents it says to email Rebecca Baez- but Ive been told to upload via Vendorlink but do not see how to upload/submit here? | 5/1/2026 4:10:55 PM | Only alternate bids should be submitted via email. All other bid documents must be submitted through VendorLink. If you encounter any technical issues while uploading your documents, please contact VendorLink support at support@evendorlink.com. We will not accept any documents via email except for those specified in section 1.4.7. | 5/4/2026 7:54:46 AM |
| Item #10 specifies a D420 bin which is 22", this will not work with the specified ice machine. The bin that would be required is a model D400. | 5/4/2026 8:38:25 AM | The correct bin is D400. | 5/5/2026 8:50:44 AM |
| Can you provide the addresses to the schools where this equipment will be delivered? | 5/7/2026 1:03:29 PM | Delivery address/location for large equipment will be listed on individual purchase orders when issued. | 5/7/2026 2:18:30 PM |
| On addendum, some options you state, would need to test function and durability - pls confirm this means- we cannot bid these items ? | 5/11/2026 4:21:52 PM | That is correct. These items will need to be tested for opportunity on the next bid. | 5/12/2026 7:21:51 AM |
Commodity Codes
Total: 25
| Code | Description |
| [090-16] | Dough Mixers |
| [090-48] | Flour Sifters |
| [090-56] | Ovens, Bakery |
| [090-70] | Recycled Bakery Equipment and Supplies |
| [090-88] | Tables, Bakers' |
| [090-96] | Wrapping Machines, Bakery |
| [165-20] | Deep Fat Fryers |
| [165-23] | Dish Storage Units |
| [165-26] | Dish Trucks and Tote Boxes |
| [165-29] | Dishwashers |
| [165-5] | Cabinets, Counters, Stands, Tables, etc. |
| [165-52] | Ice Equipment: Carts, Crushers, Picks, Scoops, Shavers, Storage Bins, Tongs, etc. |
| [165-60] | Ovens, Convection and Microwave (Commercial) |
| [165-7] | Cafeteria and Kitchen Equipment (Not Otherwise Classified) |
| [165-70] | Racks, Utensil and Pastry: Aluminum, Chrome, and Stainless Steel |
| [165-73] | Ranges, Griddles, Hot Plates, Warmers, etc., Electric and Gas |
| [165-75] | Recycled Cafeteria and Kitchen Accessories and Supplies |
| [165-77] | Sieves and Strainers, Food |
| [165-79] | Sinks, Scullery, Galvanized and Stainless Steel |
| [165-8] | Can and Bottle Crushers |
| [165-80] | Slicers and Shredders |
| [165-85] | Steam Cookers and Steam Jacketed Kettles |
| [165-88] | Storage Shelves, Aluminum, Chrome, and Stainless Steel |
| [165-91] | Toasters, Electric and Gas |
| [600-30] | Cash Registers and Cash Drawers |
Publications
Total: 0
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