City of Lawrence - Paper & Plastic Products for Nutrition Services - IFB FY26-27 (2026)
City of LawrenceCity · Lawrence, MA- Due
- Apr 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Eileen Bernal
The 30-second brief
The City of Lawrence is seeking bids for paper and plastic products for the Lawrence Public Schools Nutrition Services Department for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Required items include clear food storage bags, brown and white paper lunch bags, soup bowls, foam and plastic plates, portion control cups, food trays, compartment trays, table covers, napkins, disposable towels, and spork kits, as ordered on a weekly delivery schedule. Bids are due by Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Office of the City Clerk, 200 Common Street, Room 107, Lawrence, MA 01840. The procurement follows M.G.L. Chapter 30B, requiring an electronic copy on thumb drive and original hard copy, along with vendor qualifications, references, tax compliance, non-collusion certificates, and form W-9.
Clear food storage bags, Brown paper lunch bags, White paper lunch bags, Soup bowls with lids, Foam bowls with lip, Black plastic portion control bowls, Take-out chicken boxes, Individual pizza slice boxes, Portion control cups with lids, Plastic cups, Paper coffee cups with lids, Dessert plastic cups with dome/flat lids, Disposable vinyl gloves, Rubber gloves, Cocktail/beverage napkins, Dinner napkins, Interfolded waxed deli sheets, Quilon treated pan liners, Foam plates, Round table covers, Rectangular table covers, Plastic table skirting, Disposable zapper-type towels, Food trays, Five-compartment foam and compostable trays, Foil compartment trays, Hinged and flat cover plastic single/multi-compartment trays, Spork kits, Individually wrapped forks, Knives, Teaspoons, Heavy-duty foil wrap, Poly wrap, Sandwich wraps
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder, on an item-by-item basis
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Summary
The City of Lawrence is seeking bids for paper and plastic products for the Lawrence Public Schools Nutrition Services Department for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Required items include clear food storage bags, brown and white paper lunch bags, soup bowls, foam and plastic plates, portion control cups, food trays, compartment trays, table covers, napkins, disposable towels, and spork kits, as ordered on a weekly delivery schedule. Bids are due by Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Office of the City Clerk, 200 Common Street, Room 107, Lawrence, MA 01840. The procurement follows M.G.L. Chapter 30B, requiring an electronic copy on thumb drive and original hard copy, along with vendor qualifications, references, tax compliance, non-collusion certificates, and form W-9.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder, on an item-by-item basis
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
34- Clear food storage bags
- Brown paper lunch bags
- White paper lunch bags
- Soup bowls with lids
- Foam bowls with lip
- Black plastic portion control bowls
- Take-out chicken boxes
- Individual pizza slice boxes
- Portion control cups with lids
- Plastic cups
- Paper coffee cups with lids
- Dessert plastic cups with dome/flat lids
- Disposable vinyl gloves
- Rubber gloves
- Cocktail/beverage napkins
- Dinner napkins
- Interfolded waxed deli sheets
- Quilon treated pan liners
- Foam plates
- Round table covers
- Rectangular table covers
- Plastic table skirting
- Disposable zapper-type towels
- Food trays
- Five-compartment foam and compostable trays
- Foil compartment trays
- Hinged and flat cover plastic single/multi-compartment trays
- Spork kits
- Individually wrapped forks
- Knives
- Teaspoons
- Heavy-duty foil wrap
- Poly wrap
- Sandwich wraps
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Respondent’s Checklist
- Electronic Copy of Bid (thumb drive)
- Letter of Transmittal
- References
- Price Sheet (Bid Pricing)
- Statement of Bidder’s Qualification
- Letter of Guarantee
- Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Certificate of Tax Compliance
- Clerk Certificate
- Form W-9
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Submit to
- City of Lawrence, Office of the City Clerk, 200 Common Street, 1st Floor, Room 107, Lawrence, MA 01840
- Scope location
- Lawrence, MA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Lawrence?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Lawrence, Office of the City Clerk, 200 Common Street, 1st Floor, Room 107, Lawrence, MA 01840. For questions, contact Eileen Bernal.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Lawrence in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Eileen Bernal. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Clear food storage bags, Brown paper lunch bags, White paper lunch bags, Soup bowls with lids, Foam bowls with lip, Black plastic portion control bowls, Take-out chicken boxes, Individual pizza slice boxes, Portion control cups with lids, Plastic cups, Paper coffee cups with lids, Dessert plastic cu. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder, on an item-by-item basis" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lawrence?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Lawrence are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lawrence regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Respondent’s Checklist, Electronic Copy of Bid (thumb drive), Letter of Transmittal, References, Price Sheet (Bid Pricing), Statement of Bidder’s Qualification, Letter of Guarantee, Certificate of Non. Review the full document from City of Lawrence for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lawrence, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.