Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to furnish a comprehensive suite of paper, disposable food‑service items, cleaning products, kitchen supplies, and janitorial equipment for the Monroe City School Board’s food service operations. The contract will be awarded on a “lowest responsive bid per item” basis, with a mandatory platform delivery (FOB Monroe) and a requirement that all items be pallet‑wrapped due to the lack of a loading dock. Samples must accompany each item, and the vendor must provide certifications (debarrment, Buy‑America where applicable, independent price determination, lobbying disclosure, etc.). Delivery schedules are phased, with first shipments beginning August 2026 and the final deliveries by March 2027. The contract allows quantity adjustments up to 20 % increase or 10 % decrease without further approval.
• Supply of over 30 distinct SKUs ranging from disposable plastic aprons to bleach, stainless‑steel scrubbers, and 44‑gallon wheeled containers.
• Platform delivery to 2101 Roselawn Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201; all freight, packing, and handling charges must be included in the bid price.
• Mandatory documentation includes a Bid Proposal Form, Bidder Qualification Form, Debarment Certification, Buy‑America certification (where food items are funded by the NSLP), and a Certificate of Independent Price Determination.
• The award will be based on the lowest net price per item, with a minority‑business preference if the bid is within 10 % of the low bid and meets specifications.