Santa Maria-Bonita School District PlanetBids #5408

Solicitation for Food Service Paper Products and Kitchen Disposable Supplies for Central Coast Cooperative Purchasing Collective

This opportunity is a large-scale procurement led by the Central Coast Cooperative Purchasing Collective, with Santa Maria-Bonita School District as the lead agency, for food service paper products and kitchen disposable supplies to serve multiple California school districts. - Government Buyer: - Central Coast Cooperative Purchasing Collective (Santa Maria-Bonita School District, Contracts and Procurement Department) - Multiple participating school districts across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties - OEMs and Vendors: - Victoria Bay - Pactiv - World Centric - Imperial Dade - Greenware - Eco-Products - PrimeWare - Medallion - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of food service paper and disposable products, including: - Freezer seal top bags (various sizes, e.g., 13x15.5, part numbers: 20FH70, EPST772B) - Foil sandwich bags (e.g., 6x.75x6.5, part number: 300533) - Microwavable bowls and lids (e.g., Incredi-Bowls, part numbers: CT757100, M4810B, LH4800D) - Compartment containers (e.g., 3-compartment 32oz pulp, part number: VB7x9NT) - Food trays (e.g., red check 3 lb, red plaid 5 lb, part numbers: RC300, RC500, CT-SC-U2-LFP) - Dome lids for bowls (e.g., PL257100, LH4800D, BQL-CS-24) - Cold cups and lids (e.g., Greenware, Victoria Bay, part numbers: 9509106, 9509112, VG20CF) - Portion cups and lids, deli containers, pizza boxes, disposable utensils, gloves, foil rolls, and more - Quantities range from hundreds to over a million units per item - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Alternate products may be proposed but must meet or exceed specified quality, performance, durability, and compatibility standards, and require pre-approval - Compliance with Buy American provisions and sustainability preferences - Delivery to multiple school districts with varying requirements and volumes - No fuel surcharges allowed; price adjustments only via annual CPI negotiation - Only electronic submissions via PlanetBids - Bidders must bid lids separately or as combo packs where specified - Detailed product equivalency and approval process for alternates - OEMs are highlighted as key suppliers, with Victoria Bay, Pactiv, World Centric, and Imperial Dade as prominent manufacturers of the requested products.

Description

The Central Coast Cooperative Purchasing Collective, with Santa Maria Bonita-School District as Lead Agency, is soliciting proposals for food service paper products and kitchen disposable supplies. The contract duration is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods. Proposers may submit alternate products that meet or exceed the specified items in quality, performance, durability, and compatibility. The Co-Op Collective reserves the right to approve or reject alternate products. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 17, 2026.

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