ITB 2026-511 FOOD SERVICE EXPENDABLES - 3RD QUARTER

The provided text is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document from the Anchorage School District for the procurement of Food Service Expendables for the 3rd Quarter. Here's a summary of the key points: **Overview** * The Anchorage School District is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide food service expendables. * The bid is open to all qualified bidders, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. **Bid Submission** * Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes with the bidder's name, address, and phone number on the outside. * Bids must be received by the Purchasing Department prior to 1:00 pm local time on October 30, 2025. * Bids can be hand-delivered or mailed to the Purchasing Department. * The District will not accept bid submissions via fax or email. **Bid Evaluation** * The District will evaluate bids based on price, as well as other factors such as: + Ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract. + Character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder. + Quality of performance by the bidder on previous contracts. + Previous compliance by the bidder with laws and regulations relating to the contract. **Contract Terms** * The contract will be awarded for a period of 90 calendar days from the date of bid submission. * The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, request clarification of information from any bidder, and waive irregularities in the bid procedures. * The District is not obligated to enter into a contract on the basis of any bid submitted in response to this ITB. **Additional Requirements** * Bidders must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. * Bidders must certify that they are not in conflict of interest with the contract and Board Policy. * Bidders must provide additional information as requested by the District, including a completed Bidder's Checklist and a signed Signature Page/Submittal Form. **Availability of Funds** * Awards are contingent upon the availability of funds. * The District is exempt from federal excise taxes, and an Exemption Certificate will be furnished when required. **Questions and Clarifications** * Bidders may submit written questions to the District's Purchasing Department no later than 5 calendar days prior to the bid submission deadline. * The District will respond to questions by issuing an addendum or providing a written response to the bidder.