Opportunity
El Paso Independent School District Ionwave #26-036 Addendum 1 (Food Nutrition Services Paper Goods)
EPISD Solicits Bids for Disposable Food Service Products for School Cafeterias
Posted
June 09, 2026
Respond By
July 01, 2026
Identifier
26-036 Addendum 1 (Food Nutrition Services Paper Goods)
El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is seeking bids to supply and deliver a wide range of paper, plastic, and disposable food service products for its Food & Nutrition Services Department, supporting daily cafeteria and catering operations across 71 schools. - Government Buyer: - El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), Food & Nutrition Services, Procurement & School Resources - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - WinCup, Empress, ValuGards, LK Packing, SWMD, Elkay Plastics, DURO, Ekon-O-Pac, SQP, ParPak, Sweetheart, Solo, Dart, AmerCare Royal, GPQ, Morcon, Reyma, Brenmar, NOVA, El Doraco, Brown Paper, Prestige, Wallace Packaging, Heat Seal, Freshnap, Durable - Products/Services Requested: - Disposable bowls, lids, cups, trays (various sizes and materials) - Portion cups and lids (plastic, souffle) - Sandwich, can liner, zip-top, and specialty bags (plastic, paper, oven-safe) - Food boats (French fry, potato, hot dog) - Cutlery kits and individual cutlery (forks, spoons, knives, sporks) - Napkins, pan liners, menu tissue, moist towelettes - Straws, tape, gloves, catering bags - Foil rolls and sheets, plastic and foil wraps - Sustainable/compostable trays, bowls, and containers - Delivery to central warehouse - Notable Requirements: - Products must meet sanitary and safety standards - Flexible ordering and timely delivery required - Product samples may be required prior to award - Substitutions allowed if they meet or exceed specifications (e.g., "or equal to" named brands) - Large quantities for certain items (e.g., 12,320 six-compartment trays, 6,000 cutlery kits) - Eco-friendly/sustainable options specified for several tray and bowl items - Contract term is one year with up to two annual renewal options
Description
The El Paso Independent School District is seeking competitive bids from qualified vendors to supply and deliver high-quality, safe, and reliable paper, plastic, and disposable food service products. The goal is to establish partnerships with dependable and cost-effective suppliers who meet all sanitary standards and can ensure the consistent, timely delivery of required items to support daily school cafeteria operations and catering services. The solicitation includes requirements for submitting samples prior to the bid due date and adherence to sanitary standards. A non-mandatory pre-proposal informational conference is scheduled for June 18, 2026.