230802 - Food Processing: USDA Commodities

The purpose of this Request For Proposal (RFP) is to cover the specific processing required to turn donated USDA food commodities into the products listed. The processed products are needed for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Since this RFP is for processing donated commodities, each commodity item will be awarded to one vendor by donated product category with the award going to the vendor with the aggregate low price for all items offered in that category. Vendors must be on the State of Florida approved USDA Food Processor list in order to submit a proposal. Proposals will not be accepted nor will commodity processing orders be placed with any proposing firm not listed on the State of Florida approved USDA Food Processor’s list. Proposals will not be accepted from any third party on behalf of a processor. All terms and conditions shall remain in effect for the entire term of this agreement. Refer to Section VIII – Specifications and Pricing regarding price adjustments.