The Hernando County chool Board voted to approve a one year contract with Jaguar Coffee Co, Inc, based in Spring Hill to provide coffee and espresso products for four high schools: Nature Coast Tech, Hernando High School, Central High School and Springstead. Although the documentation in the agenda packet only includes the first three, during the meeting it was stated that Springstead would be included as well.
The School Board authorized “purchases as needed for an estimated annual amount of $50,000.00.” The purchasing agenda item document states that Jaguar Coffee company will “provide and deliver coffee and espresso supplies, equipment, and maintenance/repair service, county wide, to approximately two (2) district sites, and to secure firm unit pricing and hourly rates.”
Among the items Lori Drenth, Food Services Director, requested is a $10,300.00 espresso machine (FRANKE Evolution 2-Step Espresso Machine – or Equal) as well as premium chocolate sauce “Ghiradelli or Equal,” sugar free specialty syrups, whole bean espresso and coffee blends.
The item was approved 4-0. Chairman Matt Foreman was absent.