Bid guide
How to bid on ice cream and frozen treats for Seminole County Public Schools
What the school district is buying
Seminole County Public Schools’ Red Apple Dining Department is seeking ice cream and frozen treats through solicitation 26270041B-VG. The district is accepting samples to expand its approved products list.
The price schedule has not been posted yet. After evaluating samples, the district plans to post a schedule listing approved products.
Key dates and the deadline
Samples are due November 13, 2026. The price schedule is expected to be posted approximately three weeks before the bid submission deadline.
The bid submission deadline is December 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. Plan to follow the solicitation’s instructions and submit before that time.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit vendors that supply ice cream or other frozen treats and can provide samples for review. It is relevant to food and agriculture businesses.
How to find the bid and respond
Open the Seminole County Public Schools bid board on VendorLink through “View original source.” On the bid search form, set Status to “Active,” select the agency if that field appears, and search for bid number 26270041B-VG. The search result provides the full scope, dates, contact information, and document list without an account.
Review both tabs in the Sample Inventory spreadsheet and the Tentative Schedule of Events. Downloading documents or submitting a response requires a VendorLink vendor account; registration is free for agencies hosted on the site. Follow the solicitation’s directions to respond.
Practical preparation
Review both sample inventory tabs early, and use the Tentative Schedule of Events to plan around the November 13 sample deadline. Keep a record of what you submit so you can match it to the district’s approved-products information.
Check VendorLink for the price schedule after samples are evaluated. Once it is posted, review the approved products and price requirements carefully, then prepare your response against the solicitation documents and leave time to submit before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Seminole County Public Schools; the original posting controls.