Ice Cream Products

The Pinellas County School District is soliciting bids for ice cream products that meet USDA Smart Snack requirements. The contract period will be from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2028, with the option for renewal. The district is looking for a supplier to provide various ice cream products to approximately 117 district facilities. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key considerations include compliance with specifications, price, lead-time, taste acceptability, packaging, product freshness, product quality, and nutritional information. • The contract requires the supplier to deliver products to each location at least once a week. • The supplier must provide samples of alternative products or models. • The supplier must comply with Florida law regarding E-Verify. • The supplier must provide nutritional information and ingredient lists for each product. • The supplier must certify that they do not use coercion for labor or services. • The supplier must provide proof of insurance, including workers' compensation coverage.