When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 3, 2026.

It was issued by Escambia County School District. The work is located in Pensacola, Florida, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Food service companies with experience in school cafeteria supply. Proven ability to deliver frozen and dairy products direct to multiple locations. Established distribution network in Northwest Florida. Experience managing long-term government contracts.

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Frozen Dessert Novelties Direct Delivery Service

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Pensacola, Florida, United StatesPosted: June 2nd, 2026Deadline: June 15th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to supply and directly deliver frozen dessert novelties to school cafeterias in Pensacola, Florida for a three-year term.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to provide direct delivery to school cafeterias
Must provide documentation for child nutrition meal pattern requirements
Must provide a one-page summary of recall policy and procedures
Must comply with Buy American Act requirements
Must comply with Jessica Lunsford Act background screening requirements
Must provide samples for alternate products by June 15th, 2026
Must be able to maintain proper temperature for frozen products (0 degrees F or below)
Must provide original or electronic signature on the first page of the bid document
Must return the entire bid document (pages 1-50)

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Posting Date: June 1st, 2026

Deadline for Questions: June 3rd, 2026

Answers to Questions Posted: June 5th, 2026

ITB Opening: June 15th, 2026

ITB Evaluation: June 25th, 2026

School Board Approval: July 21st, 2026

Agreement Start Date: August 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 3rd, 2026

Issuing Agency

Escambia County School District

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Pensacola, Florida is seeking a vendor to provide direct delivery service of frozen dessert novelties to school cafeterias. The service will include the supply and delivery of various frozen desserts, such as ice cream, cakes, cookies, dough, and pastries, classified under dairy products (fresh).

The contract period will begin on August 1, 2026, and continue through July 31, 2027, with a total contract term lasting three years. Interested vendors must submit all questions regarding the RFP by June 3, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 3, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Escambia County School District. The work is located in Pensacola, Florida, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Food service companies with experience in school cafeteria supply
Proven ability to deliver frozen and dairy products direct to multiple locations
Established distribution network in Northwest Florida
Experience managing long-term government contracts

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