RFP #017-009 Paper Products

This contract establishes a one‑year supply arrangement for a broad range of disposable paper, plastic, and cleaning products needed by the Food & Nutrition Services of Manchester and Glastonbury Public Schools. The district requires delivery to roughly 26 individual school sites, compliance with extensive health‑safety standards, and adherence to a Buy‑American provision. Pricing must be submitted as net, unit‑price quotes for each line item, with no additional travel or mileage charges. The award was granted to Mansfield Paper Co., and the agreement includes two optional one‑year renewals that may be exercised only with mutual written consent and limited to CPI‑based adjustments. • Scope: paper, food‑service disposables, gloves, and cleaning supplies for K‑12 schools. • Delivery: direct to each school site; refrigerated trucks required for temperature‑sensitive items. • Compliance: FDA/USDA/CT Health Dept standards, Buy‑American >50 % domestic component, full insurance, affirmative‑action and non‑collusive certifications.