This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Marysville Joint Unified School District for paper packaging products for its child nutrition program. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT. The contract will be for one year with the possibility of four one-year extensions. Key requirements include adherence to product specifications, delivery schedules, and various certifications such as Buy American, drug-free workplace, and equal opportunity employment. The district emphasizes sustainability, aiming to reduce plastic products and offer more sustainable paper options. Vendors must submit an electronic copy of their bid response via email. The award will be based on a combination of price, service reliability, delivery, minimum order amounts, sustainability, recovered materials, contracting with small/minority businesses, technology and reports, and safety records. Specific delivery locations and times are detailed in Exhibit B. Samples may be required for certain items. Insurance and various other certifications are mandatory.
The deadline for all submissions of RFP **** is April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
The district shall pay for materials, supplies, or services furnished under the contract within 30 days for service satisfactorily performed by the successful bidders after receipt of properly documented invoices/statements.
The award of this solicitation is conditional on the winning bidders accepting the terms of the RFP. The district intends to award the RFP based on price, traceability, delivery specifications, minimum delivery amounts, geographic preference, small and minority business status, technology and reports, and service per the evaluation criteria herein.
A responsible bidder is defined as a bidding party possessing the skill, judgment, integrity, and financial ability necessary to timely perform and complete the contract being bid.
The district shall hold the bidders responsible for any damage which may be sustained because of failure or neglect to comply with the terms or conditions listed herein. If the successful bidder fails or neglects to comply with the terms of the RFP, the district may, upon written notice to the bidder, cancel the contract/purchase order in its entirety or cancel or rescind any or all items affected by such default.
The district has indicated on the itemized bid list attachment 19 certain items that it requires samples for in order to consider awarding. These items will be used on the district's mechanical packing line and must be tested. The district requires a small sample size minimum 50 pieces in order to conduct these tests. Samples should be submitted on or before the bid submission date.
Any proposer may file a protest. The district's director of purchasing will receive the protest in writing no later than 2:00 p. m. after the fifth business day following the proposal opening date.