Active SLED Opportunity · MINNESOTA · ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Rochester Public Schools seeks sealed bids for disposable paper products for Student Nutrition Services. Contract runs July 2026 to June 2027 with optional renewals. Pricing must be firm and FOB destination. No minimum orders. Award to lowest responsive bidder. Submission via Bonfire.
Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is soliciting sealed bids for the supply of disposable paper products for our Student Nutrition Services program. The District requires a reliable prime vendor to provide high-quality items—including trays, containers, napkins, and plasticware—to multiple school locations within Rochester, MN.Key Submission Info: Contract Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, with three (3) optional 1-year renewals. Pricing: Firm, fixed unit prices; must be F.O.B. Destination (all-inclusive of freight and handling). No Minimums: Minimum order requirements will not be accepted. Award: Made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Submission: Electronic via Bonfire ONLY.Important Dates: Questions Due: April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST Alternate Product Approval Deadline: April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST (via Private Message). Bid Deadline: May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 13th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Alternate Product Approval Deadline: | via Private Message | Deadline for Alternate Product Approvals (OPTIONAL | Apr 23rd 2026, 4:00 PM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Apr 23rd 2026, 4:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 14th 2026, 11:00 AM CDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appendix A – Pricing Table (BASIS OF AWARD) (BT-19IO) | BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. | Download |
| Appendix B –Signed Vendor Certification and Acknowledgment Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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