Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM058999
Solicitation for Disposable Cafeteria Trays for Montgomery County Public Schools
Posted
September 25, 2026
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
BPM058999
NAICS
424490
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of disposable cafeteria trays to its central warehouse in Gaithersburg, Maryland. - Procurement covers approximately 32,000 cases annually, with each case containing 400 trays. - Initial 6 months will require higher volumes of 1-compartment trays, followed by a transition period where both 1-compartment and 3-compartment trays are purchased. - After the transition, the primary requirement will be 3-compartment trays for the next school year. - Trays must meet detailed specifications to support efficient meal distribution and food safety standards. - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Emphasis on timely delivery and quality to support school meal operations.
Description
This solicitation is for the furnishing and delivery of disposable cafeteria trays to Montgomery County Public Schools' Department of Food and Nutrition Services Warehouse in Gaithersburg, MD. The procurement includes transitioning from 1-compartment trays to 3-compartment trays within the first 12 months post-award. The estimated annual purchase volume is approximately 32,000 cases, with a dual purchase transition period anticipated. The solicitation supports efficient meal distribution while maintaining food safety and operational standards.