Large Food Equipment for Student Nutrition Services

Overview

Manufacturing, Industrial Parts & Machinery

Tampa, Florida, United StatesPosted 10 days agoDeadline: May 25th, 2026

Fit Score

Settle Intelligence

Settle helps teams find, evaluate, and respond to public RFPs. We continuously surface new opportunities, score them against your company strengths, and draft proposal responses so you can focus on the work that wins business.

SUMMARY

The Tampa government is soliciting bids for the supply and installation of large food service equipment for student nutrition services under a one-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the provision of required commodities and services
Must maintain a permanent place of business
Must provide proof of authorization to do business in the State of Florida
Must be current with all applicable business and occupational licenses and taxes
Must provide proof of insurance with an AM Best rating of A- or better
Must be Level II fingerprinted and FDLE/FBI screened if meeting JLA criteria
Must use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system for employees
Must provide a written statement of a sales/service representative based within the State of Florida if the principal place of business is outside Florida

BUDGET

Estimate

$2,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Bid Broadcast Date: April 27th, 2026

Consideration of Alternative Brands Due By: May 4th, 2026

Technical Questions Due Date: May 11th, 2026

Bid Due Date: May 25th, 2026

Addendum Date: May 13th, 2026

Bid Submission Public Open Date: May 25th, 2026

Review Date: May 27th, 2026

Estimated Award Date: August 4th, 2026

Start Date: September 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 11th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Organization overview and procurement intelligence available on paid plans.

See Issuer Research

DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Tampa, Florida is seeking vendors to supply and deliver large food service equipment for student nutrition services. The purpose of this procurement is to establish firm pricing for equipment that will be delivered, uncrated, and set in place at designated locations.

Interested vendors must ensure that all questions regarding this RFP are submitted by May 11, 2026. The resulting contract will have a term of one year. Vendors should be prepared to provide and install equipment in accordance with the specified requirements.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.