Milk and Milk Products

The County of Henrico is seeking suppliers to provide a comprehensive suite of milk and milk‑product packages (8 oz cartons, 5‑gal containers, quart‑size buttermilk, etc.) to satisfy its estimated annual consumption. Three vendors submitted bids, with pricing varying widely; the tabulation reflects preliminary results and no award has been made yet. The contract will likely be an ongoing supply arrangement for the county’s schools, facilities, and other programs. • Products include 1 % fat milk (8 oz), 5‑gal direct‑store‑delivery milk (both 1 % and chocolate skim), specialty flavored milks, lactose‑free milk, and buttermilk (quart). • Approximate yearly usage totals nearly 3 million individual packages, indicating a high‑volume, recurring delivery schedule. • Three bidders (DFA Dairy Brands Fluid LLC dba PET Dairy, MDVA Milk Producers Cooperative Association, PJK Food Service LLC) submitted unit and extended prices; the MDVA total bid is about $930,715.