Opportunity
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #25533-RFP-DST
Annual Contract for Cafeteria Paper and Disposable Products Delivery for Hillsborough County Public Schools
Posted
January 16, 2026
Respond By
February 27, 2026
Identifier
25533-RFP-DST
NAICS
424130
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is seeking an annual contract for the supply and delivery of a wide range of cafeteria paper and disposable products to approximately 219 school cafeterias, supporting the National School Breakfast and Lunch programs. - Government Buyer: - Hillsborough County Public Schools, Student Nutrition Services - OEMs and Vendors (Approved Brands/Equivalents): - Elkay - Vic Bay - Essity/Tork - National Checking - Fold-Pak - Pactiv - Inteplast - Dart - Preferred - D&W - Huhtamaki - Royal - Anchor - Fabrikal - Solut - Convermex - Cascade - Handywacks - Volflex - Hospeco - House Brand (generic/house label) - Packaging Wholesalers - Little & Company - Ekon-O-Pac - Supply Caddy - SCT - SQP - Products/Services Requested: - Food storage bags, to-go bags, bun rack covers, and zip lock bags (e.g., Elkay BOR2737HD, BOR1218HD, F21013) - Decorative food boats and trays (Vic Bay VBFT1RP, VBFTQRP, VBFT2RP, VBFT3RP, SQP 9195, 7195) - Hinged containers, salad/bento boxes, and ovenable trays (Pactiv YCI82160, Atrium 02452, Preferred SL64, PR2036) - Soup bowls, hot/cold bowls, and lids (D&W CF765-080, CF765-160, CL265-121VH, CL265-221VL) - Cups, parfait containers, tumblers, and lids (Vic Bay VG16CF, Fabrikal NC125, LKC16/24, PTC09D92) - Cutlery kits, forks, spoons, knives, and packets (House Brand, Vic Bay) - Gloves (Vic Bay 64V30000PFXL, 64V3000PFL, Royal ARM4993) - Food labels, day dot labels, and dispensers (National Checking P7501R-P7505R, P75SCHOOLKIT) - Napkins, napkin dispensers, and towels (Essity/Tork Xpress Nap, 7171400, 772728) - Deli paper, pizza boxes, foil wraps, and wax wraps (Handywacks, Vic Bay VBPZ1616PK, Volflex FS003, FS006, FS008, FS009) - Disposable pans, lids, and interleaver sheets (House Brand, Little & Company 1217LBOARD) - Miscellaneous: scouring pads, hairnets, beard guards, toilet tissue, corrugated boxes - Notable Requirements: - Products must match or be equivalent to specified OEM brands and part numbers - Delivery is required directly to each school site (not a central warehouse) - Product samples must be provided within five business days if requested - If alternate brands are supplied, compatible dispensers must be provided at no charge - No fuel surcharges allowed; fixed delivery fees per carton - Compliance with federal funding requirements, including Buy American provisions and anti-lobbying certifications - Estimated Annual Contract Value: $5,800,000 (funded by USDA) - Contract Duration: Initial one-year term with up to four one-year renewal options (up to five years total)
Description
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is soliciting proposals to establish a cost plus fixed delivery fee annual contract for the delivery of paper products to approximately 219 school cafeterias. These products will be used in the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch programs under Student Nutrition Services. The contract term includes an initial period with up to four one-year renewals, contingent on budget appropriations and contractor performance. The estimated annual budget for this contract is $5,800,000, funded entirely by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).