Pizza Delivery Services for Charter Schools

The Charter School Authority of Cape Coral, Florida is seeking vendors to provide pizza delivery services to four charter school campuses during the 35-week academic year, with an estimated need of approximately 1,000 slices per week per school. The solicitations, issued as RFP 2026-RFP-033-AB, require vendors to deliver freshly prepared cheese and pepperoni pizzas, including deep dish varieties, in specified sizes—36x40” pizzas yielding 30 slices for elementary and middle schools, and 45x40” pizzas yielding 24 slices for high schools. The contract term is one year with the option for two additional one-year renewals, subject to mutual agreement, and delivery must occur weekly at the four school campuses located within Cape Coral, Florida. All vendors must hold a valid Florida Public Food Service Establishment License and comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including those related to food safety, clean air and water standards, and executive orders. The contract is contingent upon annual appropriation by the Charter School Authority Governing Board, and payment is made exclusively via Electronic Funds Transfer upon receipt of properly documented invoices, which must be submitted within 30 days of delivery and include supporting records such as timesheets, labor distribution reports, and subcontractor documentation. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal by the August 20, 2026 deadline, following a strict format that includes a title page, letter of interest, table of contents, and sections detailing firm background, personnel qualifications, prior experience, and cost proposals. While no standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are used, the contract includes locally drafted provisions requiring compliance with Florida law, the Scrutinized Companies List, anti-lobbying statutes, the Public Entity Crimes Act, and protections against collusion or bid rigging. Vendors must also affirm adherence to E-Verify, the Drug-Free Workplace Act, and Executive Order 11246, and flow down applicable clauses to subcontractors. Insurance coverage including general liability, auto liability, and workers’ compensation is mandatory, along with a standard indemnification clause. The solicitation does not require submission of a Unique Entity ID or CAGE code, but vendors must provide a Federal Employer Identification Number and proof of registration with the State of Florida. Evaluation will be based on responsiveness, responsibility, past performance, compliance with regulations, and service quality, with award likely following a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. All contract records must be