Paper Goods & Cleaning Supplies

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is seeking vendors to supply paper goods and cleaning supplies for the Student Dining Department. The awarded vendor will be responsible for delivering these supplies to approximately 65 CPS locations, including school cafeterias, central kitchens, warehouses, and summer meal locations. The vendor must coordinate with CPS to align deliveries with menu cycles and storage capabilities. Key requirements include: * Delivering supplies within approved delivery windows * Providing a dedicated account representative for communication * Notifying CPS of any product shortages or delivery issues * Complying with USDA, FDA, and ODE nutritional standards * Supporting meal service programs efficiently and cost-effectively * Providing reliable service, including timely deliveries and responsive customer service * Delivering to all site locations, or attaching a list of locations that cannot be delivered to * Complying with CPS's invoicing process and payment terms * Providing insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, employers liability, and commercial general liability * Complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations * Providing references and prior experiences, preferably with other school districts or governmental agencies * Demonstrating financial strength and stability * Complying with CPS's diversity and inclusion policies * Providing a local representative and contact information * Complying with CPS's purchase order policy and procedures.