Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Invitation for Bid is to solicit sealed bids from qualified sources to partner with NPS to provide Condiments, Dressings, Sauces and Baking items. NPS operates a centralized kitchen that supports fifty (50) schools and auxiliary sites. Bidders responding to this solicitation must be responsible, regularly, and practically engaged in providing the goods and services requested in this IFB. Bidders must also possess ample resources for fulfilling the requirements as detailed in this IFB. A term contract will be established after the evaluation and award process is completed by NPS. 2. SCOPE OF WORK This bid will result in a requirements contract for Condiments, Dressings, Sauces and Baking items listed on the Pricing Schedule (Section F) that is effective from date of award. The Senior Director of Purchases and Supply or designee will administer the contract. Bidders shall be obligated to fulfill any existing contracts they have with Norfolk Public Schools and any purchase orders received prior to the beginning date of this contract. The quantities specified in this solicitation are estimates only. Norfolk Public Schools may renew this contract for an additional FOUR (4) successive one year terms approximately ninety (90) days prior to the end of the first year of this contract if determined to be in the best interest of Norfolk Public Schools. Refer to PRICE ESCALATION/DE-ESCALATION under Special Terms and Conditions.