Rensselaer County Paper Plastic and Associated Food Service Items Bid Package - RFB-27-01 (2026)
Rensselaer CountyCounty · Rensselaer, NY- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 0.5 years
- Primary contact
- James R. Gordon
- (518) 270-2641
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Rensselaer County seeks sealed bid proposals for paper, plastic, foil and associated food service items under solicitation RFB-27-01. The required supplies include paper bags, cups, lids, napkins, plates, food storage containers, plastic cutlery, food wraps, aluminum foil, aprons, gloves, and tape for county facilities including Van Rensselaer Manor. The contract term is six months, effective from January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2027. Bids are due by November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bureau of Central Services, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York 12061. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder by item price or aggregate net total meeting specifications or Best Value according to NYS GML § 103 and NYS Finance Law § 163.
Paper bags, Paper cups, Plastic cups, Lids, Souffle cups, Hot/cold cups, Paper hats, Beard covers, Napkins, Placemats, Place mats, Paper plates, Food containers, Compartment plates, Table covers, Wiping towels, Paper rolls, Plastic food storage containers, Plastic forks, Knives, Spoons, Sporks, Silverware bags, Plastic coffee stirrers, Plastic straws, Food storage plastic film wrap, Sandwich bags, Aluminum foil sheet cake pans, Aluminum foil, Pan liners, Steam table pans, Aluminum foil food container lids, Disposable aprons, Hair nets, Gloves, Duct tape, Masking tape
Lowest aggregate net total bid meeting Rensselaer County specifications or Best Value according to NYS GML § 103 as defined in NYS Finance Law § 163
SUMMARY
Rensselaer County seeks sealed bid proposals for paper, plastic, foil and associated food service items under solicitation RFB-27-01.
The required supplies include paper bags, cups, lids, napkins, plates, food storage containers, plastic cutlery, food wraps, aluminum foil, aprons, gloves, and tape for county facilities including Van Rensselaer Manor. The contract term is six months, effective from January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2027. Bids are due by November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bureau of Central Services, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York 12061. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder by item price or aggregate net total meeting specifications or Best Value according to NYS GML § 103 and NYS Finance Law § 163.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest aggregate net total bid meeting Rensselaer County specifications or Best Value according to NYS GML § 103 as defined in NYS Finance Law § 163
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
37- Paper bags
- Paper cups
- Plastic cups
- Lids
- Souffle cups
- Hot/cold cups
- Paper hats
- Beard covers
- Napkins
- Placemats
- Place mats
- Paper plates
- Food containers
- Compartment plates
- Table covers
- Wiping towels
- Paper rolls
- Plastic food storage containers
- Plastic forks
- Knives
- Spoons
- Sporks
- Silverware bags
- Plastic coffee stirrers
- Plastic straws
- Food storage plastic film wrap
- Sandwich bags
- Aluminum foil sheet cake pans
- Aluminum foil
- Pan liners
- Steam table pans
- Aluminum foil food container lids
- Disposable aprons
- Hair nets
- Gloves
- Duct tape
- Masking tape
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Official Bid Form
- Certification of Compliance: Local Law #2
- Non-Collusive Practices Statement
- Official Bid Return Envelope
- Workers Compensation proof
- Disability Benefits coverage proof
- Insurance Certificate
- Submit to
- Bureau of Central Services, 4th Floor, Rensselaer County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York 12061
- Duration
- 6 months
- Scope location
- East Greenbush, NY
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Rensselaer County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 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: Bureau of Central Services, 4th Floor, Rensselaer County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York 12061. For questions, contact James R. Gordon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Rensselaer County in NY, 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 James R. Gordon at (518) 270-2641. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Paper bags, Paper cups, Plastic cups, Lids, Souffle cups, Hot/cold cups, Paper hats, Beard covers, Napkins, Placemats, Place mats, Paper plates, Food containers, Compartment plates, Table covers, Wiping towels, Paper rolls, Plastic food storage containers, Plastic forks, Knives, Spoons, Sporks, Silv. 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 aggregate net total bid meeting Rensselaer County specifications or Best Value according to NYS GML § 103 as defined in NYS Finance Law § 163" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Rensselaer County?
All active and historical solicitations from Rensselaer County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Rensselaer County 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 0.5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 5, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Official Bid Form, Certification of Compliance: Local Law #2, Non-Collusive Practices Statement, Official Bid Return Envelope, Workers Compensation proof, Disability Benefits coverage proof, Insurance. Review the full document from Rensselaer County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: East Greenbush, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.