Each invitiation to bid is posted on our website and can be found under the section titled "Current Solicitations". 

All formal bids and proposals must be signed by an authorized employee of the submitting company; and must be received, in a sealed envelope, by Purchasing at the following location prior to the due date and time noted on the bid or proposal:

Anoka-Hennepin School District
Educational Service Center
Attn: Tiffany Audette, Purchasing Manager
2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance 1
Anoka, MN 55303

The district will not accept faxed, emailed or late bids or proposals.

For formal bids, vendors are welcome to attend the bid opening. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The final bid tabulation is available upon request. All bids received after the time stated will not be considered. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or on the handling of mail by employees of the school district. 

In the event of any conflict between this posting and the terms and conditions of the solicitation document(s), the terms and conditions of the solicitation document(s) shall apply.

Building closure

In the event of a unforeseen closure at the Anoka-Hennepin School District site, that is designated in the solicitation for the receipt and opening of bids and/or proposals, at the date and time of the scheduled opening, the Procurement Department postpones the receipt and opening of bids and/or proposals as scheduled. The due date and time, specified for the receipt of bids and/or proposals is deemed to be extended, to the same time of day specified in the solicitation and on the first subsequent operational business day, unless otherwise amended prior to the due date and time.

• Bids
• Proposals
• Quotations
• Request for Information

All questions pertaining to bid specifications must be presented in writing to PurchQuotes@ahschools.us by the date and time indicated in the solicitiation documents. This ensures that all questions can be addressed in a fair and transparent manner with all answers provided to interested bidders.

Substitutions

The use of approved manufacturer, brand and/or catalog description in specifying any item does not restrict vendors to that manufacturer, brand or catalog description identification. This is used simply to indicate the character, quality, or performance equivalence of the commodity desired, and the commodity on which bids are submitted must be of such character, quality, or equivalence that it will serve the purpose for which it is to be used equally well as that specified, and be acceptable to the using department. 

All substitution requests must be submitted during the question period indicated on the solicitation for review. A complete description of the proposed substitution including packing and shipping quantities and color samples for the manufacturer which it is to be substituted must be included in the substitution requests. All subsitutions must meet or exceed the specifications.

Prior to shipping goods or providing services, the awarded Vendor(s) will receive a Purchase Order or will be required to execute some other form of a formal Contract.

Goods shipped or services performed prior to a District issued Purchase Order or an executed (fully signed) Contract will be considered a donation.

Questions and/or determination inquiries

THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE PART OF THE PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT, AND VENDOR BY ACCEPTANCE OF AN ORDER AGREES THERETO: 

• The District will not be liable for goods furnished without a valid purchase order signed by the Purchasing Manager.
• Detailed invoices must be mailed directly to the Purchasing Department at the Educational Service Center, 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, Minnesota, 55303 or emailed to PurchAP@ahschools.us.
• All correspondence, including but not limited to: shipping labels, invoices, and packing lists must clearly indicate the purchase order number.
• No alternation of any of the terms, conditions, delivery, price, quantities, or specifications of this order will be effective without prior written consent of the Purchasing department – or a revised purchase order.
• Attached lists of materials, specifications, or drawings shall form part of this purchase order where references is made thereto.
• Discount period begins upon receipt of invoice, date product is received, or date any applicable discrepancy is resolved, whichever is later. Non-discountable invoices will be paid thirty five (35) days after receipt of invoice, completed delivery of the goods or services or the satisfactory installation, assembly or specified portion thereof, or the receipt of the invoice for the delivery of the goods or services, whichever is later (MN Statute 471.425).
• Vendor must supply right to know information appropriate to this order for OSHA compliance and that any shipment of hazardous materials shall comply with all federal and state regulations and be accompanied by a current material safety data sheet (MSDS).
• The District is exempt from Minnesota State sales tax. Exemption certificate will be furnished upon request.
• By accepting this purchase order you comply that you are neither suspended nor debarred from doing business with the Federal Government.
• If the vendor is unable to fulfill the purchase order under the terms and conditions of this purchase order, the District reserves the right to cancel the order in part or whole and purchase the merchandise on the open market.
• All items and services provided by the vendor must comply in quality, type of materials and methods of manufacture with all applicable local, state and federal laws pertaining thereof.
• All products delivered will be in class "A" quality, with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The District will not be responsible for any costs related to the delivery of unacceptable or defective items. Should the merchandise be delivered in an unacceptable condition, the District requires the Vendor to provide a return authorization and replacement for the merchandise, in a timely manner.
• The Vendor warrants that the merchandise will conform to the District's description and any applicable specifications shall be of good merchantable quality, free from any defects and fit for the known purpose for which it is sold. This warranty is in addition to any standard warranty or service guarantee given by the Vendor to the District or any warranty provided by law.
• All merchandise shall be delivered to the District warehouse (unless otherwise indicated on the Purchase Order), during business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Local Time, Monday through Friday, excluding District holidays. Merchandise delivered in packages, cartons or crates are accepted only with the guarantee that upon the removal from such packaging, they are found in first class condition without any defect or they must be removed and replaced without additional charge to the District.
• The vendor agrees to indemnify the District and hold it harmless from and against all liability, loss and expense (including legal fees) for all damages and/or bodily injuries (including death) resulting from the actions, errors, omissions or negligence of the Seller, its directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors, including, but not limited to, any defect in material, any defect in services, workmanship, design of any goods furnished, patent and/or copyright infringements or violations, and/or failure to follow or abide by any and all governing laws, ordinances, codes and regulations.
• Non-appropriation, the District reasonably believes that budgeted funds will be obtained sufficient to make all payments. Continuation of any agreements beyond June 30th of any year is contingent upon appropriation of budgeted funds for payment of that contract.  In the event that adequate funds are not so appropriated, the District shall notify the vendor as soon as possible prior to the necessary cancellation and no penalty in any form shall be levied against the District because cancellation of any part or all of the equipment required by failure of appropriation.

July 27, 2021

Call for Bid #24026B

Bids close at 2:00 PM (local time) on Tuesday, January 16, 2024

By order of the School Board of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, sealed bids for construction of the Lincoln and Adams Elementary Schools 2024 Kitchen Renovations will be received at the Purchasing Department of the Anoka-Hennepin School District at 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, MN 55303, Entrance #1, Attention: Tiffany Audette, Director of Purchasing, until 2:00 PM (local time) on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in accordance with the specifications set forth herein and the “other” terms, conditions and instructions to the specifications.  All bids received after the time stated will not be considered.  The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or on the handling of mail by employees of the school district.  Whether the bid is sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having their bid clocked in on time at the place specified.  Fax or telephone amendments will not be accepted at any time.  Bidders shall submit bids in duplicate on the forms provided in the Project Manual.  No oral, facsimile or telephone bids or modifications of bids will be accepted.  All sealed bids are to be labeled with the project name and Bid #24026B.

Bids will be opened and read aloud immediately after the specified time of closure for the bidding period. This will be conducted live through the use of Google Meet. Those interested in attending the bid opening may do so virtually by utilizing the link below or by calling the phone number provided:

 Google Meet joining info:

Meeting ID: meet.google.com/tms-bvid-ajg

Join by phone:

‪(US)‪+1 224-458-3146 PIN: 496-531-904#

The Project consists of renovations to the existing kitchens at 540 South Street, Anoka, MN and 8989 Sycamore Street NW in Coon Rapids, MN.

Bid Documents are available through Franz Reprographics, 2781 Freeway Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, Phone 763-503-3401, Fax 763-503-3409, Toll-free 800-288-8541, email franz@franzrepro.com, www.franzrepro.com.  Bidders, suppliers or subcontractors may view documents online, and may download documents for a non-refundable fee of $15.00.  Documents may be purchased through Franz Reprographics.  Documents may also be viewed at the Minnesota Builders Exchange, 1123 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405. Phone: 612-381-2620, www.MBEX.org

 Each bidder shall submit with the bid, a cashier’s check or bid bond, made payable to Anoka-Hennepin School District, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the maximum amount of its bid.

All vendors entering into a contract with the District for $175,000 or more are to provide a Labor and Material Payment and Performance Bonds for 100% of the contract.  Bonds must be furnished within 10 days of notice of award of the Contract. Contract is subject to compliance with the applicable Schedule of Prevailing Wage issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry.  Provide all State required Responsible Contractor Forms with your bid.

There will be a pre-bid meeting and walk-through December 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Lincoln Elementary School, 540 South Street, Anoka, MN, with a tour of Adams Elementary School kitchen to follow (8989 Sycamore St. NW, Coon Rapids, MN).

Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids without the consent of the Anoka-Hennepin School District.  The School Board reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities in the bidding procedures, and to act in its best interest.

ANOKA-HENNEPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Call for Bid #24019B

Bids close at  1:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, January 04, 2024.

By order of the School Board of Independent School District #11, Bids for MSFBG Food and Non-Food Items will be received until 1:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, January 04, 2024. Bids must be uploaded to Interflex Bid Advantage at https://BidAdvantage.interflex.net.

Bid Documents will be available Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Interflex/BidAdvantage at https://BidAdvantage.interflex.net.

In an effort to reduce the cost of doing business with the School District, and unless indicated elsewhere, no Bid security or performance bond is required.  However, upon award and subsequent default by Vendor, the District reserves the right to pursue any and all remedies.

No Vendor may withdraw their Bid within sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or parts of Bids and to waive informalities in the Bid.

Group Medical and Pharmacy Self-Funded Plan Administration

Request for proposal package available HERE for additional documents outlined in IV of the package please email purchquotes@ahschools.us 

Anoka-Hennepin is actively seeking innovative solutions to the challenges created by rapidly increasing medical costs. In addition to requesting proposals that reflect current plan design, Anoka-Hennepin is requesting that vendors also provide proposals for innovative alternatives. 

Anoka-Hennepin reserves the right to select the proposals that best fit its needs and the needs of its eligible employees. Anoka-Hennepin has retained Aon Consulting to assist in the RFP process. Anoka-Hennepin will not appoint an Agent of Record or pay commissions, finder’s fees, or any other type of marketing compensation on this program.

Approximately 4,500 employees and retirees are eligible to participate in the plans.

Requested Services:

1. Medical Plan Administration

   1. Medical

   2. Disease Management

   3. Wellness Program and Incentives

   4. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

2. Pharmacy Plan Management (PBM)

3. Stop Loss Insurance

Anoka-Hennepin prefers that all services above be provided by one vendor but will consider separate carve-out bids for Pharmacy Plan Administration and/or Stop Loss.

The point of contact for this RFP is listed below. Questions regarding this RFP are due in writing via email to purchquotes@ahschools.us no later than 4:00 p.m. CST December 6, 2023.

All response exhibits and templates provided to you in Excel format must be completed and submitted in Excel format.

Please submit responses to Anoka-Hennepin School District. Proposals must include one (1) electronic copy on a USB/Flash Drive, one (1) original unbound paper proposal.

Paper copies should exclude the following proposal sections:

·         Medical Provider Disruption

·         Prescription Drug Network and Formulary Disruption

·         Specialty Drug Listing

Proposals must be submitted to: Anoka-Hennepin School District

Tiffany Audette, Purchasing Department

2727 N Ferry Street, Anoka, MN 55303-1650

Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. CST, December 21, 2023

If delivering in person, please check in with the receptionist at Entrance #1.

Details regarding questions and proposal submission are outlined in the RFP. There will not be a conference for interested proposers.

Proposals will be opened on December 21, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. CST. The opening of proposals will be conducted by electronic means in the form of a virtual opening utilizing the Google meet platform.

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/msq-fset-bbs

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 419-901-8928 PIN: ‪906 525 691#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/msq-fset-bbs?pin=4405903488425

Only the names of the proposers submitting proposals to Anoka-Hennepin by the due date and time listed will be read aloud. From the time the response is submitted until a contract is in place, each response is considered a working document.

The Vendor assumes the risk of any delay in the delivery of their proposal. Whether the proposal is sent by mail, or by means of personal delivery, the Vendor assumes responsibility for having their proposal accepted on time at the location specified above. Any proposals received after the proposal opening time may be rejected.

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