CAFETERIA PAPER PRODUCTS

This award provides the Visalia Unified School District’s Nutritional Services division with a comprehensive inventory of disposable paper, plastic, and related food‑service supplies for the 2025‑2026 school year. The contract is structured as an “award by line‑item” competitive bid, with each product priced individually and awarded to the lowest‑priced qualified vendor. The scope covers everything from clear plastic bags and T‑shirt style bags, to heat‑resistant bowls, lids, cups, trays (including multi‑compartment lunch trays), cutlery, personal protective equipment (gloves, hair nets, napkins), and cleaning chemicals. Quantities are high‑volume (many cases of 1,000 or 2,000 units), reflecting district‑wide daily usage. The total awarded value is $588,246.70, with the largest spend on French‑fry cartons. Two tray items require a sample before final award. The procurement was fully open competition, and multiple vendors were awarded various line items. • Broad category of disposable food‑service supplies for K‑12 schools (bags, containers, cups, trays, utensils, PPE, cleaning chemicals). • Awarded to five distinct vendors on a unit‑price basis; no single‑source or IDIQ structure. • Total contract value ≈ $588 K for the 2025‑2026 school year, with high‑volume, repeat‑order items and a few sample‑required trays.