Central Kitchen Paper and Supply Products

Riverside Unified School District is seeking vendors to supply a broad range of paper, disposable, and kitchen consumable products for its Central Kitchen, including gloves, trash liners, napkins, plates, trays, cleaning agents, and related items. The contract is an indefinite‑quantity “or equal” quotation lasting one year (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027) with a possible renewal year. Vendors must provide two free samples for each “or equal” item, adhere to a 14‑day lead‑time, and quote firm fixed prices for the entire term. Delivery is FOB destination to the district’s Nutrition Services Warehouse with standard pallet requirements. • Scope covers paper products, gloves, trash liners, disposable food‑service items, cleaning supplies, and related kitchen consumables. • Multiple‑vendor award; each vendor may win one or more of the five award categories. • Expected monthly volume ~220 cases of gloves and liners plus thousands of other items; unlimited ordering allowed. • Samples due April 16 2026; quote submission due April 21 2026; award anticipated May 15 2026.