Little Rock School District Ionwave #RFP 26-018

Little Rock School District Solicits Direct Manufacturer Delivery of Food Service Supplies and Chemicals

The Little Rock School District's Child Nutrition Department is seeking direct manufacturer delivery of a broad range of disposable food service supplies and cleaning chemicals for the 2026-2027 school year. - Government Buyer: - Little Rock School District, Child Nutrition Department - OEMs and Brands (Approved or Acceptable Equals): - EKON-O-PAC, Bagcraft, Choice, Huhtamaki, Daxwell, Victoria Bay, Winco, Hoffmaster, Spartan Chemical Company, Eco Lab, Windex, Southern Champion, Wallace, AmercareRoyal, Bucaneer, Chef Revival, Karat, UPK1, Buccaneer - Products/Services Requested: - Disposable bags (e.g., grab-n-go, window, t-shirt style) - Bowls (soup, molded fiber, salad) - Cups (portion, cold, baking tulips) - Lids (for cups, bowls, cold cups) - Trays (compostable, food trays in various sizes) - Gloves (vinyl, latex, HACCP wear, various sizes) - Aprons (black, white, bib style) - Hair covers, oven mitts, rack covers, pan liners, pot holders - Towelettes, towels, trash can liners, paper sacks, spork & napkin sets - Cleaning chemicals: bleach packs, stainless steel cleaner, glass cleaner, laundry detergent (packs and bulk) - Quantities: - Ranging from 1 roll (film/foil) to 5000 cases (compostable lunch trays), with most items in the hundreds of cases or units - Notable Requirements: - All items require Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labeled samples for evaluation - Many items specify Buy American compliance and/or eco-friendly materials (e.g., compostable, biodegradable, BPI certified) - Evaluation based on sample quality, company profile, pricing, references, rebates, local sourcing, and responsiveness - The district may award by line item or all-or-none; purchase volumes finalized after enrollment is established - Delivery is direct from manufacturer to the district warehouse - Delivery Location: - 1501 Jones Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 (Child Nutrition Department warehouse)

Description

The Little Rock School District is soliciting proposals for supplies to be delivered directly from the manufacturer to the warehouse. The procurement involves various disposable food service items and chemicals, with requirements for sample submissions and compliance with specific evaluation criteria. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 15, 2026, and will be evaluated based on sample quality, company profile, pricing, references, rebates, proof of local production or sourcing, and overall responsiveness. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting specifications and evaluation criteria.

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