9143.5 Item Specifications.pdf
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- Cafeteria Disposable Trays
- Solicitation number
- BPM058999
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- Montgomery County, Forestville CDP, Maryland
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This is an Item Specifications document for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Department of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS) detailing disposable cafeteria tray requirements under Bid No. 9143, Cycle 5. The procurement covers two tray types: 3-compartment trays measuring approximately 10.0"-10.25" x 8.0"-8.25" with 1.00"-1.25" depth, and flat non-compartmented trays measuring 9" x 7" x 1" depth. The contract period runs from December 7, 2026 to December 6, 2027. MCPS anticipates purchasing approximately 32,000 cases annually (400 count per case), with an estimated 2,000 cases of 3-compartment trays and 30,000 cases of flat trays. The agency plans to transition from 1-compartment to 3-compartment trays during the first 12 months post-award, with higher order volumes for flat trays expected during months 1-6, followed by a transition period and shift toward primarily 3-compartment trays for school year 2027-2028. Samples of one case per tray type are required from bidders.
The trays must be manufactured from non-polystyrene materials such as molded fiber or sugarcane per Montgomery County Bill 33-20 and must be free of PFAS per State Bill 273, with no wax or plastic coating. All trays must meet FDA requirements for food contact surfaces and be 100% compostable. Materials should be naturally colored (white, beige, or gray) and shipped in cardboard boxes. MCPS prefers domestic suppliers with manufacturer drop-shipment to the DFNS warehouse located at 8401 Turkey Thicket Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879. Bidders must provide unit pricing for each tray type, and annual estimated quantities are subject to change according to Section A General Conditions.
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| 9143.5 General Conditions F.pdf |
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Company Name:
Montgomery County Public Schools
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Disposable Cafeteria Trays
09/15/2026
From: 12/07/2026 12/06/2027 To:
Bid No:
Cycle No:
Group/ Seq No
Item/ Whse/
Old
16575
45463 Tray, 3-compartment. Tray measures approximately 10.0" - 10.25" x 8.0" - 8.25", with a depth between 1.00" - 1.25" deep. Tray must contain three compartments, where one compartment must be large enough to fit a 6.5" x 5" container horizontally and vertically. Remaining two compartments distributed in a way that promotes tray durability.
Tray shall not have a silverware section. Tray made from one primary material such as molded fiber, sugarcane, and other options. Preferred color of natural, white, beige or gray. All colors will be reviewed. Due to state and local regulations, must not use polystyrene (Montgomery County Bill 33-20) or PFAS (State Bill 273). Must not have a wax or plastic coating. Meets FDA requirements for food contact surface. Must ship in cardboard box. Prefer 100% compostable products. Prefer domestic supply. Prefer manufacturer drop ship to the DFNS warehouse.
Samples required - 1 case
State Pack Size: _______________
Annual Estimated Quantity is subject to change.
Please see Section A: General Conditions: Intent for more information.
2000 Case
Company Name:
Montgomery County Public Schools
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Disposable Cafeteria Trays
09/15/2026
From: 12/07/2026 12/06/2027 To:
Bid No:
Cycle No:
Group/ Seq No
Item/ Whse/
Old
16575
37055 Tray, flat, non-polystyrene, non-compartmented, (1) piece. Size: 9" x 7" x 1 ¾" depth. Kraft Paperboard or White, 0.022" thickness. Meets FDA requirements for food contact surface. Nested and easy to separate. Shipped in cardboard box.
Packaged: 400 count/case
Samples required - 1 case
State Pack Size: _______________
AS: MCPS 1713041 Alpha Tray
Annual Estimated Quantity is subject to change.
Please see Section A: General Conditions: Intent for more information.
30000 Case
2 Items Sort Seq: Item number sequence within Group Number
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