This Request for Proposal (RFP) from Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) is for the purchase of packaging supplies. Proposals are due by Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Vendors must submit one original, one paper copy, and one electronic copy (USB flash drive) of their bid. Samples of products are required by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM, to be delivered to the Educational Support Center. The contract period is for the school year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for one additional year. KUSD reserves the right to accept or reject any bids, waive informalities, and negotiate with companies after bid opening. Bidders must provide at least three references from other governmental or school district customers. Invoicing must be done via USPS or email to ***@***. *. * is exempt from all taxes. The RFP does not guarantee a purchase will be made.
The bid submission deadline is Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Samples must also be delivered by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms, but it mentions that the district will make any payments due under the awarded contract or agreement.
The bid notice states that KUSD reserves the right to select the unit considered most suitable for its use and to award items individually, in combination, or not at all.
Firms shall have the capability and capacity in all respects to fulfill the contractual requirements to the satisfaction of all participating government agencies. A minimum of three references from other governmental or school district customers must accompany the bid.
The bid notice mentions that continued noncompliance by the successful bidder shall be the district's justification for placing the bidder's contract on probation status or termination. It also states that in case of termination, costs shall be prorated to the date of termination.
Unless your product is currently being used by the district, you must supply samples, quantity of 25 each or greater of everything you are bidding on by, April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
The bid notice states that each bidder will be allowed a period of forty-eight (48) hours after the time and date set for receipt of bids to notify Kenosha Unified School District's Purchasing Department in writing of a material mistake in the bid.