Cafeteria Disposable Trays
| Agency: | Montgomery County Public Schools |
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| State: | Maryland |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Posted Date: | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 9143.5 |
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Description
| Bid/RFP Number: 9143.5 | |
| Solicitation Title |
Cafeteria Disposable Trays |
| Due Date & Time |
10/07/2026 02:00 PM
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| Contract Type |
Bid |
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| Description |
The specifications contained herein are intended to cover the furnishing and delivery of food and/or supplies to Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS), Department of Food and Nutrition Services Warehouse, hereafter referred to as DFNS located at 8401 Turkey Thicket Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. The IFB contains item specifications for disposable cafeteria trays to support efficient meal distribution while maintaining food safety and operational standards. Total volume of purchases for cafeteria trays is approximately 32,000 cases (400 count/case) annually. DFNS intends to transition from a 1-compartment tray to a 3-compartment tray during the first 12 months post award. Bidders should anticipate higher order volumes for the 1-compartment tray during months 1-6, a dual purchase transition period and a shift in order volume to primarily the 3-compartment tray for school year 2027-2028.
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9143 From:12/07/2026 09/15/2026
To: 12/06/2027 Page 1 of 2
Disposable Cafeteria Trays Cycle No: 5
16575
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
45463 Tray, 3-compartment. Tray measures approximately 2000 Case
10.0" - 10.25" x 8.0" - 8.25", with a depth between
1.00" - 1.25" deep. Tray must contain three
compartments, where one compartment must be
large enough to fit a 6.5" x 5" container horizontally
and vertically. Remaining two compartments
distributed in a way that promotes tray durability.
Tray shall not have a silverware section. Tray made
from one primary material such as molded fiber,
sugarcane, and other options. Preferred color of
natural, white, beige or gray. All colors will be
reviewed. Due to state and local regulations, must
not use polystyrene (Montgomery County Bill 33-20)
or PFAS (State Bill 273). Must not have a wax or
plastic coating. Meets FDA requirements for food
contact surface. Must ship in cardboard box. Prefer
100% compostable products. Prefer domestic
supply. Prefer manufacturer drop ship to the DFNS
warehouse.
Samples required - 1 case
State Pack Size: _______________
Annual Estimated Quantity is subject to change.
Please see Section A: General Conditions: Intent
for more information.
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Montgomery County Public Schools Item Specification Bid No: 9143 From:12/07/2026 09/15/2026
To: 12/06/2027 Page 2 of 2
Disposable Cafeteria Trays Cycle No: 5
16575
Company Name:
Item/
Group/ Whse/ Quantity Bid Unit Specification
Seq No Old Description to Bid Unit Price Brand Model Deviations
37055 Tray, flat, non-polystyrene, non-compartmented, (1) 30000 Case
piece. Size: 9" x 7" x 1 34" depth. Kraft Paperboard
or White, 0.022" thickness. Meets FDA
requirements for food contact surface. Nested and
easy to separate. Shipped in cardboard box.
Packaged: 400 count/case
Samples required - 1 case
State Pack Size: _______________
AS: MCPS 1713041 Alpha Tray
Annual Estimated Quantity is subject to change.
Please see Section A: General Conditions: Intent
for more information.
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