Food Wrap Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be received by August 10, 2026, at 11:00 am. Deliveries will occur between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Bidder warrants that all products shall be free from defects and be suitable for the use stated in the bid documents. The district shall give bidder written notice after discovery of any defective product. Bidder shall correct any such defective product, and provide replacement, or reimbursement, at its sole expense.

The award of the contract, if made by the district, will be on a line by line item basis as set forth on the bid form pricing sheet to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders.

In selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, consideration will be given not only to the financial standing but also to the general competency of the bidder for the performance of the bid. The district may also consider the qualifications and experience of subcontractors and other persons and organizations.

Failure to abide with the conditions set forth in the drug-free workplace act could result in penalties including termination of the agreement or suspension of payment thereunder. If the successful bidder fails to execute the agreement and provide required documents within ten calendar days after notice of award, the district may award the contract to the next lowest bidder or reject all bids.

Samples may be requested before an award is made. If requested prior to award, samples should be submitted to garden grove unified school district at **** stanford ave. garden grove, ****, food services office building b. Samples are due by August 7, 2026, at 12:00 pm.

Failure to acknowledge an addendum may deem a prospective bidder as unresponsive. Unsigned bids will be considered nonresponsive. Erasures, inconsistent, or illegible bids may result in rejection. Failure to provide samples as requested may be cause for rejection of the bid.

The closing date for submittals is January 27, 2024, with a deadline for receipt of questions or comments by January 13, 2024.

Bids are due by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. All bids arriving after this date and hour will be returned unopened. The responsibility for timely delivery rests solely with the bidder.

Statements must be sent for one calendar month of deliveries. Payment will be due 30 days from the date of statement.

Award shall be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidders who best meets the terms, conditions, instructions, specifications of the bid and most advantageous to the STPSB Child Nutrition Program.

Selling to individual school employees shall be cause for the immediate cancellation of all items awarded to the violating vendor. The next low bidders will then be awarded these items.

Samples, where called for, must be submitted with bid and delivered to the St. Tammany Parish School Board Purchasing Department. Samples must be the exact products to be delivered should the bid be awarded.

Any protest to the award/rejection of a bid or proposal must be submitted in writing to the Supervisor of Purchasing within one week from receipt of award/rejection letter.

Failure to comply with bid requirements, such as submitting required documents, bid security, or samples, may cause your bid to be nonresponsive or rejected.

The estimated value of this bid is $490,****.

Deliveries are preferred between Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM - 8:00 AM. The contractor must ensure uninterrupted food delivery in case of emergencies.

Payment will be made within thirty (30) days of acceptance by District of each accurate and undisputed invoice. Interest may be assessed on undisputed invoices in accordance with Chapter **** of the Texas Government Code.

Contractor warrants that all services performed under this contract will be free from defects in workmanship and conform to the requirements of this contract. The district may require correction or reperformance of defective services at no cost to the district.

Contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations and maintain all required licenses and food safety certifications throughout the contract. Failure to maintain certifications may result in immediate suspension of deliveries.

Failure to comply with provisions, such as MWBE goals or vendor credentialing, may result in termination for default. The district may also charge the contractor for costs incurred if the contractor fails to perform services.

Disputes must be appealed in writing within ninety (90) days from the date of receipt of the contracting officer's decision.

Failure to register or maintain registration with the designated vendor credentialing company is a material breach of contract. Failure to comply with MWBE goals or other contract provisions may result in termination for default.

Proposals must be received on or before 11:00 AM CT on June 17, 2026.

Awards will be made to the responsible vendors whose proposals are determined to be the best value to AISD, considering factors such as purchase price, reputation, quality of goods/services, and extent to which needs are met.

Vendors must be reputable companies with the necessary experience, knowledge, abilities, skills, and resources to satisfactorily perform the requirements. They must also be responsible vendors with adequate financial resources and the ability to comply with delivery requirements.

Proposers may be disqualified for collusion, intent to defraud, debarment, suspension, indebtedness to the district, or submitting late or nonresponsive proposals.