Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program - Student Nutrition Services
| Location: | Florida |
|---|---|
| Posted: | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Agency: | Polk County Public Schools Facilities and Operations |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 26039-RFP-DST |
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Main
Agency
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2026
2026
Title
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program - Student Nutrition Services
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program - Student Nutrition Services
Number
26039-RFP-DST
26039-RFP-DST
Type
Request for Proposal
Request for Proposal
Department
Student Nutrition
Student Nutrition
Online Submissions
Yes
Yes
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
No
Insurance Required
Yes
Yes
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
Hillsborough County Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified firms to establish a cost-plus “fixed fee per case” contract for the delivery of fresh, high-quality, specialty fruits and vegetables to select elementary school sites for use in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). FFVP is a federally funded grant program that provides a variety of free fresh fruits and vegetables to students at participating elementary schools two (2) days per week, outside of breakfast and lunch service. Main goals of the FFVP are:
• Serve a variety of raw fresh fruits and vegetables in their natural state and without additives or dips.
• Introduce students to fruits and vegetables that they otherwise might not have had the opportunity to sample.
• Encourage consumption of fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified firms to establish a cost-plus “fixed fee per case” contract for the delivery of fresh, high-quality, specialty fruits and vegetables to select elementary school sites for use in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). FFVP is a federally funded grant program that provides a variety of free fresh fruits and vegetables to students at participating elementary schools two (2) days per week, outside of breakfast and lunch service. Main goals of the FFVP are:
• Serve a variety of raw fresh fruits and vegetables in their natural state and without additives or dips.
• Introduce students to fruits and vegetables that they otherwise might not have had the opportunity to sample.
• Encourage consumption of fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options.
Dates(All times are listed as
EST
)
Broadcast Date
2/11/2026 4:00 PM EST
2/11/2026 4:00 PM EST
Question End Date
2/25/2026 12:00 PM EST
2/25/2026 12:00 PM EST
Sample Due Date
Due Date
3/11/2026 5:00 PM EST
3/11/2026 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: 13
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
RFP Response
RFP Response
Shipping
None
None
Terms and Conditions
See SDHC`s Terms and Conditions
See SDHC`s Terms and Conditions
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: 0
| Question | Date Asked | Answer | Date Answered |
Commodity Codes
Total: 11
| Code | Description |
| [019-21] | Berry Crops |
| [019-78] | Sugarcane and Sugarbeets |
| [019-90] | Vegetables |
| [390-28] | Fruits, Fresh |
| [390-29] | Fruits, Fresh, Organic |
| [390-84] | Vegetables, Fresh |
| [390-85] | Vegetables, Fresh, Organic |
| [962-40] | Food Distribution Services |
| [944-89] | Vegetable and Melon Farming |
| [961-37] | Fruit and Vegetable Processing Services |
| [385-48] | Fruits |
Publications
Total: 0
| Publication | Date |
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