Chemical Products

Rochester Public Schools, Independent School District 535 (Olmsted County, Minnesota) is requesting quotations for the supply and delivery of cleaning, sanitation, warewashing, and related chemical products for school nutrition services during the 2026-2027 school year under RFQ 27-SNS-003, with quotations due June 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CST via the Euna eProcurement system.

All chemical products must meet NSF/USDA standards and comply with federal, state, and local food service regulations, including Buy American provisions under 7 CFR 210.21. The scope comprises five product categories: dish machine detergent (100 units of 4/8lb annually), fast drying rinse additive (100 units of 4/1gal), lime scale remover (90 units of 4/1gal), multi quaternary sanitizer (40 units of 4/1gal), and liquid pot and pan detergent (40 units of 4/1gal). Vendors must supply vendor-owned chemical dispensing systems including installation and maintenance. Delivery to Longfellow Elementary begins July 20, 2026, with district-wide school deliveries beginning August 24, 2026.

The contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for up to an additional twenty-four months if all terms, conditions, and service quality requirements remain unchanged. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the entire contract term with all costs fully inclusive of freight, handling, and delivery; no hidden fees, minimum order requirements, or service charges are permitted. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor and may be made by item, group, total, or to multiple vendors if operationally beneficial to the district.

Vendors must have been continuously operating for a minimum of three consecutive years prior to January 1, 2026, and must submit pricing sheets, Safety Data Sheets for all products, references from at least three similar contracts, a signed vendor acknowledgment, and a completed IRS Form W-9. Vendors must be currently registered in SAM.gov with no debarment or suspension status and must certify compliance with federal lobbying restrictions. Payment will be made within 35 days of receipt of a complete and accurate itemized invoice. Rochester Public Schools is exempt from federal excise taxes and Minnesota sales and use taxes.