Food & Supply Purchasing Services

The Hernando County School District, Florida (HCSD) is seeking to establish a contract for the procurement of food and food service related supplies to service the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The contract will be with a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) to provide and deliver all types of food and food related products and supplies that meet the current USDA standards. The contract will be for a fixed period, but the exact duration is not specified. The HCSD is looking for a GPO that can offer firm fixed fees for the contract period. Some of the key products and supplies that will be required include meat, dairy, whole grain rich bread and grains, produce, snacks, paper goods, and cleaning supplies. The contract will require delivery to approximately 22 district locations on a regular basis and to the warehouse distribution center on occasion. • The contract is for food and supply purchasing services • The contract will be with a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) • The GPO will provide and deliver all types of food and food related products and supplies • The contract will require delivery to approximately 22 district locations and the warehouse distribution center • The contract will be for a fixed period, but the exact duration is not specified