ITB 2026-526 FRESH PRODUCE - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the Anchorage School District for the provision of fresh produce for August and September. Here is a summary of the key points: **Bid Details** * Bid number: ITB 2026-526 * Bid opening date: July 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. local time * Bid submission address: Anchorage School District Purchasing Department, 4919 Van Buren Street, Anchorage, AK 99517-3137 * Bid documents are available electronically on the District's website **Bid Requirements** * Bids must be sealed and marked with the bid number and due date * Bids must be submitted on the prescribed forms * Bidders must provide their Alaska Business License number and any necessary professional licenses * Bidders must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Anchorage School District as the certificate holder and additional insured **Evaluation Criteria** * Price will be a major factor in evaluating bids * Other factors that may be considered include: + Ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract + Quality of performance on previous contracts + Character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder + Previous compliance with laws and regulations relating to the contract **District Rights** * The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids * The District reserves the right to request clarification of information from any bidder * The District reserves the right to waive irregularities in the bid procedures * The District is not obligated to enter into a contract on the basis of any bid submitted **Local Preference** * A 7% local preference will be applied to agricultural products harvested in the State of Alaska, as allowed by federal regulations and required by Alaska state law. **Additional Information** * Bidders may submit questions in writing to the District's Purchasing Department * The District will not pay any costs associated with the preparation, submittal, presentation, or evaluation of any bid.