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After protest, Hendry board rejects bids and will reissue school food‑services RFP with FDACS guidance
Summary
Following a protest by an unsuccessful bidder, the district attorney told the board Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services approved contract extensions to avoid disruption. The board rejected the current bids, will post a new RFP under FDACS rules, and approved a final order dismissing the protest to clear the way for reprocurement.
The Hendry County School Board voted Tuesday to reject existing bids for the district’s food‑services contract and reissue a new request for proposals after the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) approved short extensions to preserve uninterrupted service.
Attorney briefing and rationale: district counsel (Speaker 5) told the board the unsuccessful bidder filed a protest that…
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