RFQ 2026-704 GROUND BEEF

The provided text is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) document from the Anchorage School District for the purchase of ground beef. Here's a summary of the key points: **Introduction** * The Anchorage School District is seeking quotations from qualified vendors to provide ground beef. * The RFQ document is available electronically on the District's Purchasing website. **Instructions to Offerors** * Offerors must read and review all instructions contained in the RFQ document. * Incomplete or incorrect offers may be rejected. * Offerors must comply with debarment and suspension requirements. * The District reserves the right to reject any and all offers. **Submission of Offers** * Complete offers must be submitted to the Purchasing Department by the specified date and time. * Offers may be submitted by mail or email. * The Signature Page and Offeror's Checklist must be completed and signed by an authorized representative. **Pricing and Payment** * All prices shall be net and FOB Destination. * Payment will be made within 30 days after acceptance by the District. * The District reserves the right to exercise a 10-day inspection period. **Delivery Requirements** * Delivery shall be made to the Student Nutrition Department. * Offerors shall state the anticipated delivery time in their offer. * Shipments must be packaged to safeguard the property from damage. **Protest and Appeal Process** * Offerors may protest a solicitation or proposed award of a contract. * Protests must be received by the Purchasing Senior Director within the specified timeframe. **Other Requirements** * The District is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes. * The selected offeror must provide their Alaska business license number prior to award. * Local preference may be given to local offerors using a sliding scale. * The successful offeror shall not sell, assign, transfer, or convey any contract resulting from this RFQ without the prior written consent of the District. **Timeline** * Date issued: October 29, 2025 * Due date: November 11, 2025, prior to 1:00 p.m. local time.