Grocery and Paper Products for School Year 2026-2027

The Burlington Township Board of Education is seeking a single qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive assortment of grocery and paper supplies for the 2026‑2027 school year across multiple district sites in New Jersey. The contract runs from July 1 2026 through June 30 2027 and is valued at approximately $2.5 million in anticipated annual purchases. Bidders must submit a sealed bid package that includes extensive compliance documentation (e.g., affirmative‑action, ADA, bio‑security, non‑collusion, insurance, and political‑contribution forms) and agree to deliver all items FOB to each school within a 7 AM‑1 PM window using tamper‑proof packaging. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder that meets all specifications and regulatory requirements, including Buy‑American preferences and various federal, state, and local labor and environmental regulations. • Scope: ≈ 300 SKUs covering baked goods, frozen entrees, beverages, paper disposables, pantry staples, cleaning supplies, and related items. • Delivery: FOB to each school, 7 AM‑1 PM, tamper‑seal required; no unscheduled deliveries. • Compliance: Buy‑American, EEO (E.O. 11246), ADA 1990, bio‑security, non‑collusion, political‑contribution, insurance, and other statutory certifications. • Budget: Estimated spend $2.5 M; vendor must provide fixed unit prices for the full contract term. • Process: Questions due May 1, 2026; bid deadline May 19, 2026 1:00 PM; award anticipated May 27, 2026.