Agenda Item
i. Extension (Renewal) Bid No. 20-22 Ice Cream Products (Year 4 of 4) to Hershey Creamery Company (Not to exceed $297,781.00 for SY 23-24)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested the Board of Education approve the renewal of Bid 20-22, Ice Cream Products, to Hershey Creamery Company, in the amount not to exceed $297,781.00 for SY 23-24. This request extends the agreement for Hershey Creamery Company an additional year, October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Why: To offer Smart Snacks compliant à la carte snack items to DCSD students. Hershey Creamery Company, supplies the School Nutrition Program with various ice cream products that meets Child Nutrition, USDA standards for Smart Snacks.
Details: Due to an excellent level of service provided by Hershey Creamery Company, School Nutrition Services (SNS) requests to extend Bid 20-22 for an additional year with the same terms and conditions as the original term contract from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Hershey Creamery Company indicated a 10% price increase for SY 2023-2024.
Financial impact: There is no financial impact to the General Fund. School Nutrition Services is a self-supporting entity with revenue based on meal participation and supplemental sales. Funds will be paid from GL account: 622.3100.563000.00062.8200.9990.8015.040.0000.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Dr. Connie R. Walker, Executive Director of School Nutrition Services, Division of Operations, 678.676.1780
Status: Approved by General Counsel