Project Information

Bid Title

Large Food Equipment Student Nutrition Services

Issuing Agency

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Location

Florida

Published Date

May 12, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 2, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26147-ITB-DST

Original Source

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Bid Documents

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Project Description

Main

Agency
Hillsborough County Public Schools

Status
Active

Fiscal Year
2026

Primary Contact
Rebecca Baez

Title
Large Food Equipment Student Nutrition Services

Secondary Contact
Tiffanie Cason

Number
26147-ITB-DST

Tertiary Contact

Type
Invitation to Bid

Department
Student Nutrition

Online Submissions
Yes

Project Estimate

Piggyback Solicitation
No

Insurance Required
No

Bid Bond Required
No

Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
No

Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
No

Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
Establish firm fixed pricing for the delivery of large food service equipment to individual school sites.

Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
4/27/2026 7:00 PM EST

Question End Date
5/11/2026 5:00 PM EST

Sample Due Date

Due Date
6/2/2026 5:00 PM EST

Bid Opening Date

Question End Date Reminder Notification
2 Day(s)

Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Due Date Reminder Notification
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: 19

Type	Name	Description	File Type
Invitation for Bid	26147-ITB-DST Large Food Equipment Student Nutrition Service.pdf	Large Food Equipment Student Nutrition Services	PDF
All Bid Types	Federal Funding.pdf	Federal Funding	PDF
All Bid Types	Non-Collusion Affidavit USDA.pdf	Non-Collusion Affidavit USDA	PDF
All Bid Types	Drug-Free Workplace Certification AD-1049 form USDA.pdf	Drug-Free Workplace Certification AD-1049 form USDA	PDF
All Bid Types	Certificate Regarding Lobbying USDA.pdf	Certificate Regarding Lobbying USDA	PDF
All Bid Types	Debarment Form AD-1048 USDA.pdf	Debarment Form AD-1048 USDA	PDF
All Bid Types	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form SF-LLL USDA.pdf	Disclosure of Lobying Activities Form SF-LLL USDA	PDF
All Bid Types	Appendix C USDA Funding.pdf	Appendix C: USDA Funding Requirements	PDF
All Bid Types	VENDOR AFFIDAVIT REGARDING THE USE OF COERCION FOR LABOR AND SERVICES.pdf	Affidavit: Human Trafficking	PDF
All Bid Types	CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN PROHIBITED AFFIDAVIT.pdf	CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN PROHIBITED AFFIDAVIT	PDF
All Bid Types	Vendor Registration Form 07.10.25.pdf	Vendor Registration/Substitute W-9	PDF
All Bid Types	STATEMENT OF NO BID.pdf	Statement of No Bid	PDF
Attachment	26147 Bid Response.xlsx	26147 Price Sheet	Excel
Addendum	Addendum.pdf	Addendum 1	PDF
Addendum	Addendum 1.pdf	Addendum 1	PDF
Attachment	Revised Bid Response Sheets - Large Equipment 2026.xlsx	Revised Bid Response Sheet - Large Equipment 2026	Excel
Attachment	Pre Screen Results 26147-ITB-DST Large Food Service Equipment.pdf	Pre-Screen Results	PDF
Attachment	Revision 2 Bid Response Sheet - Large Equipment 2026.xlsx	Revision 2 Bid Response Sheet	Excel
Addendum	Addendum 3.pdf	Addendum 3	PDF

Quote/Bid

Zones
Total: 0

Zone

Groups
Total: 0

Group

Quote/Bid Items

Total: 0

#

Required

Group

Make

Model

Description

Quantity

Unit of Measure

Price/ Percent

Type

Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields

Display Options Spreadsheet Section	No	Display Image and Specifications Hyperlink Fields	No
Display Build Sheet File Upload Field	No	Display Options File Upload Field	No
Require Build Sheet File to be Uploaded	No	Require Options File to be Uploaded	No
Display Lead Time Field	No	Display Standard Packaging Field	No

Delivery Date
None

Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
None

Shipping
None

Terms and Conditions
None

Include Shipping in Price of Items
No

Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No

Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No

View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No

Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No

Allow Post Due Date Submission
No

Questions & Answers

Total: 9

Question	Date Asked	Answer	Date Answered
Required delivery days- 1.4.5 states 60days and 1.51 states 30-45days. Pls advise which is correct.	4/30/2026 12:33:30 PM	Section 1.5.1 is correct.  All equipment orders must be delivered within 30 to 45 days of receipt of the purchase order.	4/30/2026 1:20:44 PM
Is there a termination clause for me, the contractor ? I see them for you; 8.3.7, 8.3.8, 8.3.10.	4/30/2026 12:34:56 PM	There is no exit clause for contractors.	5/4/2026 7:36:13 AM
do not see a price escalation clause for the 1yr contract period. Due to the volatility in the marketplace right now, would you accept increases with 30day notice and documentation ?	4/30/2026 12:35:54 PM	Please see section 1.2.3 Temporary Unilateral Renewal of the solicitation.	5/4/2026 7:37:46 AM
does your Force Majeure clause 8.3.11 cover any price increases due to a Force Majeure by the mfg ?	4/30/2026 12:37:03 PM	We do not need force majeure for pricing.	5/4/2026 7:38:24 AM
Bid due date is 5/25/26 at 5pm. That is also National Holiday - Memorial Day. Is that going to change the date?	5/1/2026 12:46:39 PM	Please see the attached addendum for the updated bid due date.	5/4/2026 7:48:16 AM
How are alternates to be submitted? In Bid documents it says to email Rebecca Baez- but Ive been told to upload via Vendorlink but do not see how to upload/submit here?	5/1/2026 4:10:55 PM	Only alternate bids should be submitted via email. All other bid documents must be submitted through VendorLink. If you encounter any technical issues while uploading your documents, please contact VendorLink support at support@evendorlink.com. We will not accept any documents via email except for those specified in section 1.4.7.	5/4/2026 7:54:46 AM
Item #10 specifies a D420 bin which is 22", this will not work with the specified ice machine. The bin that would be required is a model D400.	5/4/2026 8:38:25 AM	The correct bin is D400.	5/5/2026 8:50:44 AM
Can you provide the addresses to the schools where this equipment will be delivered?	5/7/2026 1:03:29 PM	Delivery address/location for large equipment will be listed on individual purchase orders when issued.	5/7/2026 2:18:30 PM
On addendum, some options you state, would need to test function and durability - pls confirm this means- we cannot bid these items ?	5/11/2026 4:21:52 PM	That is correct.  These items will need to be tested for opportunity on the next bid.	5/12/2026 7:21:51 AM

Commodity Codes

Total: 25

Code	Description
[090-16]	Dough Mixers
[090-48]	Flour Sifters
[090-56]	Ovens, Bakery
[090-70]	Recycled Bakery Equipment and Supplies
[090-88]	Tables, Bakers'
[090-96]	Wrapping Machines, Bakery
[165-20]	Deep Fat Fryers
[165-23]	Dish Storage Units
[165-26]	Dish Trucks and Tote Boxes
[165-29]	Dishwashers
[165-5]	Cabinets, Counters, Stands, Tables, etc.
[165-52]	Ice Equipment: Carts, Crushers, Picks, Scoops, Shavers, Storage Bins, Tongs, etc.
[165-60]	Ovens, Convection and Microwave (Commercial)
[165-7]	Cafeteria and Kitchen Equipment (Not Otherwise Classified)
[165-70]	Racks, Utensil and Pastry: Aluminum, Chrome, and Stainless Steel
[165-73]	Ranges, Griddles, Hot Plates, Warmers, etc., Electric and Gas
[165-75]	Recycled Cafeteria and Kitchen Accessories and Supplies
[165-77]	Sieves and Strainers, Food
[165-79]	Sinks, Scullery, Galvanized and Stainless Steel
[165-8]	Can and Bottle Crushers
[165-80]	Slicers and Shredders
[165-85]	Steam Cookers and Steam Jacketed Kettles
[165-88]	Storage Shelves, Aluminum, Chrome, and Stainless Steel
[165-91]	Toasters, Electric and Gas
[600-30]	Cash Registers and Cash Drawers

Publications

Total: 0

Publication

Date

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 722310Food Service Contractors

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