RFP 021-017 Paper Products

The Manchester and Glastonbury Public Schools issued RFP 021‑017 for the procurement of paper products used in school food‑service operations for the 2021‑2022 academic year. The contract calls for a wide range of disposable items (plates, trays, cups, utensils, cleaning supplies, wraps, etc.) with specific quantities, on‑site delivery to each school, and strict “Buy‑American” compliance (except for paper products per Addendum 1). The award may be split among multiple vendors, but in this instance a single vendor, Interboro Packaging, was selected. The contract runs July 1 2021 through June 30 2022 with the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions and includes requirements for insurance, living‑wage certification, and adherence to health‑safety standards. • Scope: Supply of ~80 distinct paper‑ and food‑service consumables, delivered directly to 23 school sites in CT within defined delivery windows. • Evaluation: Based on completeness, experience, product compatibility, and price competitiveness; multiple awards permitted. • Key Requirements: U.S.‑manufactured paper products, sanitary packaging, inside‑delivery costs included, insurance minimums, and living‑wage compliance for contracts ≥ $25 k.