Purchase of Paper, Compostable and Plastic Goods

The Long Beach Unified School District Nutrition Services is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a comprehensive range of paper, compostable and plastic consumables for its school food service operations. The contract will cover items such as cups, lids, containers, bags, films, gloves, aprons, and trash‑can liners, all of which must be polystyrene‑free, PFAS‑free, FDA‑compliant, and meet California environmental mandates. Delivery is FOB the district warehouse in Long Beach, with strict pallet and timing requirements, and the initial contract term runs from July 1 2026 through June 30 2027 with the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions. • Supply of over 30 distinct line‑item categories, including clear plastic cups (2‑oz to 16‑oz), compostable containers (oven‑able up to 400 °F), various bags, wraps, and films. • All products must meet detailed technical specs (e.g., heat tolerance, clear windows, polystyrene‑free) and conform to state bans on EPS and PFAS. • Vendor must provide pricing that is firm for the contract term, include all freight and handling costs, and agree to a price‑guarantee clause; optional piggy‑backing for other California public entities is permitted.