NIGP 26019: Containers, Dispensers, Trays, etc.

NIGP 26019 Containers, Dispensers, Trays, Etc., an Item code, covers disposable and reusable food service packaging that state and local governments procure to support school nutrition programs, cafeteria operations, and related foodservice delivery. School districts are the dominant buyer under this code, purchasing aluminum foil, plastic aprons, food bags, bowls, cups, lids, food trays, napkins, utensils, bento boxes, nacho trays, to-go containers, and pizza boxes as part of annual nutrition-operations spending. Solicitations typically specify products by brand and manufacturer, with quantities ranging from single to several hundred cases per item across multiple school locations within a district. Contracts usually run for one year with optional renewal periods and pricing held firm for the contract term, with semi-annual price escalation or de-escalation permitted when supported by third-party market indices such as USDA or CPI data.

Jones County School District in Georgia issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on April 28, 2026, for a comprehensive papergoods package spanning 64 line items to support nutrition operations across seven school locations, with sealed bids due May 28, 2026. The contract runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with optional three-month extensions and up to four additional one-year renewal terms at vendor performance discretion. Vendors must comply with Buy American provisions, maintain HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, carry minimum liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence, and provide E-Verify authorization; bids over $25,000 require debarment verification, and those exceeding $100,000 require lobbying certifications. The School Food Authority intends award within approximately 60 days of bid opening, with invoices paid within 30 days of receipt for accepted goods delivered F.O.B. to specified school addresses.