IFB 008-24 School Nutrition - Paper and Plastic Products

The Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) in Georgia has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for School Nutrition - Paper and Plastic Products. This solicitation seeks qualified bidders to provide a wide range of paper and plastic items such as wraps, trays, cups, bowls, lids, liners, and utensils for the district's school nutrition program. The IFB includes detailed specifications and estimated quantities ranging from 20 to 2,500 units per item. Bidders must submit their responses through the Bonfire public portal by July 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on July 9, 2024. CCPS intends to make a single award, but reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award. The initial contract term is for one year, with two optional one-year renewal periods.

This solicitation includes a 20% Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation goal for goods and services. CCPS may allow SLBE-Clayton businesses to match the lowest bid if within 5% of the low bid. The IFB does not provide information on incumbent vendors or current contract pricing. However, it does reference a previous related IFB 010-21, which provides bid analysis summaries and award details. The total value of this contract opportunity is not explicitly stated, but the wide range of products and estimated quantities suggest it could be a significant procurement for the school district.