Fairbanks North Star Borough School District - Packaging Trays Annual Requirements for Nutrition Services - 27-R0004 (2026)
Fairbanks North Star Borough School DistrictSchool · Fairbanks, AK- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 1.58 years
- Primary contact
- Kiran Gibbs
- (907) 452-2000 ext 11341
The 30-second brief
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is soliciting bids for a requirements contract for packaging trays used by its Nutrition Services Department, utilizing a Form Plastics Automatic Tray Sealer Model #6001670. The scope includes cold pack and hot pack/ovenable trays (single and multi-compartment configurations) constructed from polypropylene or crystallized PET, free of BPA, heavy metals, and phthalates, with anti-nesting and leak-proof sealing properties. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM Alaska Time, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM via Zoom. The contract period runs from December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with four additional one-year renewal options.
Cold Pack 1-cavity tray (Form Plastics 6044-120201 or equal); Cold Pack 2-cavity hamburger tray (Form Plastics 6274-200201 or equal); Cold Pack 2-cavity hot dog tray (Form Plastics 6293-150201 or equal); Hot Pack/Ovenable 3-cavity tray (Form Plastics 6547-404539 or equal); Cold Pack 3-cavity 20 mil tray (Form Plastics 6544-200201 or equal); Hot Pack/Ovenable 2-cavity 12 mil large hamburger tray (Form Plastics 6278-404539 or equal); Hot Pack/Ovenable 1-cavity tray (Form Plastics 6047-404539 or equal); Hot Pack/Ovenable 2-cavity 20 mil hamburger tray (Form Plastics 6277-404539 or equal); Hot Pack/Ovenable 2-cavity 12 mil hot dog tray (Form Plastics 6297-404539 or equal); Hot Pack/Ovenable 2-cavity nacho tray (Form Plastics 6267-404539 or equal)
Low responsive bid based on total evaluated cost
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Summary
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is soliciting bids for a requirements contract for packaging trays used by its Nutrition Services Department, utilizing a Form Plastics Automatic Tray Sealer Model #6001670.
The scope includes cold pack and hot pack/ovenable trays (single and multi-compartment configurations) constructed from polypropylene or crystallized PET, free of BPA, heavy metals, and phthalates, with anti-nesting and leak-proof sealing properties. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM Alaska Time, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM via Zoom. The contract period runs from December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with four additional one-year renewal options.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Low responsive bid based on total evaluated cost
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Cold Pack 1-cavity tray (Form Plastics 6044-120201 or equal)
- Cold Pack 2-cavity hamburger tray (Form Plastics 6274-200201 or equal)
- Cold Pack 2-cavity hot dog tray (Form Plastics 6293-150201 or equal)
- Hot Pack/Ovenable 3-cavity tray (Form Plastics 6547-404539 or equal)
- Cold Pack 3-cavity 20 mil tray (Form Plastics 6544-200201 or equal)
- Hot Pack/Ovenable 2-cavity 12 mil large hamburger tray (Form Plastics 6278-404539 or equal)
- Hot Pack/Ovenable 1-cavity tray (Form Plastics 6047-404539 or equal)
- Hot Pack/Ovenable 2-cavity 20 mil hamburger tray (Form Plastics 6277-404539 or equal)
- Hot Pack/Ovenable 2-cavity 12 mil hot dog tray (Form Plastics 6297-404539 or equal)
- Hot Pack/Ovenable 2-cavity nacho tray (Form Plastics 6267-404539 or equal)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Schedule and Offer Acknowledgement Form, Vendor Certification Form
- Submit to
- https://www.publicpurchase.com/
- Duration
- 19 months
- Scope location
- Fairbanks, AK
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 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: https://www.publicpurchase.com/. For questions, contact Kiran Gibbs.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in AK, 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 Kiran Gibbs at (907) 452-2000 ext 11341. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cold Pack 1-cavity tray (Form Plastics 6044-120201 or equal); Cold Pack 2-cavity hamburger tray (Form Plastics 6274-200201 or equal); Cold Pack 2-cavity hot dog tray (Form Plastics 6293-150201 or equal); Hot Pack/Ovenable 3-cavity tray (Form Plastics 6547-404539 or equal); Cold Pack 3-cavity 20 mil. 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: "Low responsive bid based on total evaluated cost" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Fairbanks North Star Borough School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 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 1.58 years. 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: Bid Schedule and Offer Acknowledgement Form, Vendor Certification Form. Review the full document from Fairbanks North Star Borough School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Fairbanks, AK. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.