Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #654321-27-CN-0004

NOLA Public Schools Solicits Bids for Paper and Disposable Food Service Products for School Nutrition

The Orleans Parish School Board (NOLA Public Schools) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive supply of paper and disposable food service products to support School Food & Child Nutrition Services across twelve public schools in New Orleans, LA. - Government Buyer: - Orleans Parish School Board (NOLA Public Schools), Procurement Department - Key contact: Paul A. Lucius, Executive Director of Procurement - OEMs and Approved Brands: - Pactiv, Wallace, Empress (notably for trays and select items) - Additional brands: Winkler, Jet, Clearshield, Dispoz.o, Dart, Solo, Reynolds, Interplast, Dixie, Winco, Ambitex, LK, Par Pak, SQP, FC, SO, Pre-Approved Brand (for various utensils, containers, gloves, and liners) - Products Requested: - Biodegradable molded fiber lunch trays (5- and 6-compartment, 500 and 1,000 cases) - Individually wrapped school packets (fork, straw, napkin; Wallace 3603, 3605, 3705, 3606; 190+ cases) - Spoon-fork (spork) combinations (Winkler-WNS021, 600 cases) - Compostable 3-compartment plates (1,000+ cases) - Sandwich tubs (various sizes and brands, 1–250 cases) - Portion cups, lids, bowls, and foam trays (multiple sizes and brands) - Wrapped milk and drinking straws (multiple brands, 400+ cases) - Disposable gloves (polyethylene, nitrile, cut-resistant) - Garbage/trash can liners (monthly orders, 100+ cases) - Paper and plastic bags, napkins, foil, plastic wrap, and other food service disposables - Notable Requirements: - Federal Buy American compliance is mandatory - Delivery to twelve specified NOLA public schools with strict delivery hours - Bidders must provide product samples for certain items at bid opening - Electronic bid submission required; adherence to 'Code of Silence' for communications - Contract includes options for renewal for up to two additional years - Quantities for some items are specified (e.g., trays: 500–1,000 cases; school packets: 190+ cases; sporks: 600 cases), while others are ordered monthly or as needed - Period of Performance: - Initial contract runs through June 30, 2027, with two one-year renewal options - Delivery/Performance Locations: - Twelve NOLA public schools and the Procurement Department office at 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, LA

Description

The Orleans Parish School Board is soliciting bids for paper products. The procurement involves supplying various paper products as detailed in the invitation to bid documents. Bidders must submit electronic proposals by May 22, 2026, and the procurement includes specifications and qualification documents available on the district's website. The solicitation includes detailed bid information, addenda, and contact details for the procurement department.

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