This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the Anchorage School District for Food Service Expendables for the 1st quarter. Bids are due by 1:00 PM local time on June 10, 2026. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders. Bidders must submit bids on the prescribed forms and acknowledge all addenda. Questions regarding the ITB must be submitted in writing no later than five calendar days prior to the bid submission date. Delivery is required within 6 weeks after receipt of order. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and acceptance of products. Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and maintain required insurance. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bid notice states that all deliveries must be made no more than 6 weeks after receipt of order.
The bid notice states that payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of the products and student nutrition's actual inspection and acceptance of items.
The bid notice states that all items are to be guaranteed for a minimum of 75% of their actual shelf life, provided proper care and storage conditions are maintained. The guarantee shall cover the product as well as the wrapper and/or container.
The bid notice states that awards will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders in accordance with board policy administrative regulation ****, except local preference does not apply. Evaluation for determining the lowest bids shall be by line item, multiple line items, or in the aggregate, whichever method is determined to be in the best interest of the district.
The bid notice states that bids are invited from qualified contractors.
The bid notice mentions that if a contractor is issued more than two substantiated service deficiency claims (SDCs) within a 30-day period, the district may terminate the contract for default.
The bid notice states that a protest as to the specifications and/or terms and conditions of a solicitation must be received by the purchasing senior director at least five 5 calendar days prior to the due date of the bid or proposal. For goods or services, the protest of a proposed award of a contract must be received by the purchasing senior director within seven 7 calendar days after issuance of the notice of intent to award.
The bid notice states that incomplete or incorrect bids may be rejected as not conforming to the essential requirements of this ITB. Bids submitted on other than the prescribed forms contained in this ITB will be rejected. Contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers that appear on the excluded parties list system are not eligible for award of contracts.