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

Anoka-Hennepin School District is requesting quotations for White 8 ½ x 11 Copy Paper.  Please complete the information required in the attachment and return by email to purchquotes@ahschools.us  by Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. LT, referencing

Quote # 23042Q White 8 ½ x 11 Copy Paper in the subject line of your email. Incomplete quotes, or quotes submitted in alternative formats may be disqualified.

Specifications:

1. Boise Aspen® 30 Multi-Use Recycled Copy Paper or Comparable
2. 30% post-consumer recycled content or Comparable
3. 10 Reams per case
4. 500, 20 lb. sheets of paper per ream
5. Dock delivery to one location included in pricing.
6. Shipping must be done in full pallets consisting of 40 cases.  Stacked 2 cases x 4 cases x 5 rows in height.

23042Q

Quotations will be received at the Purchasing Department of Anoka-Hennepin School District, 2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance #1, Anoka, MN, 55303 until 2:00 p.m. LT on Thursday, February 9, 2023, to furnish and deliver Commercial Kitchen Equipment in accordance with the specifications included in this document.

The quotation must be signed by an officer or other employee authorized to submit the quotation. Proof of authority of the person submitting the quotation must be made available upon request from the District.

 Acceptable delivery methods are listed below:

      US Postal Service                                

      FedEx, Courier, UPS                            

      Personally hand delivered

     Email to PurchQuotes@ahschools.us

Quotations are due on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. local time. From the time the response is submitted until a contract is in place, each response is considered a working document and, as such, will be kept confidential.

23044Q - RFQ for Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Call for Bids
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: Anoka-Hennepin School District will be receiving sealed bids for the Anoka-Hennepin ISD 11-Sandburg Access Ramp Project, In accordance with the Bidding Documents prepared by Armstrong, Torseth, Skold & Rydeen, Inc., Architects and Engineers, 8501 Golden Valley Road, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55427-4414.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project consists of providing new ADA access ramp at existing building, including associated Architectural work.

TYPE OF BIDS: Single Lump Sum Bids will be received for the Work being included under the Contract.

BID DATE: Bids must be received on or before February 16, 2023, at 10:00 AM, local time.

DELIVERY AND OPENING OF BIDS: Bids shall be delivered to and will be opened at the Anoka-Hennepin School District Educational Service Center, Purchasing Office, located at 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, Minnesota, Entrance #1. 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 the Google Meet platform. Those interested in attending the bid opening, may do so virtually utilizing the link provided below or calling in.

Google Meet joining information:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pdc-vsgi-aqa
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 252-379-2878‬ PIN: ‪770 535 426‬#‬‬

BID SECURITY: Bids shall be accompanied by bid security for 5 percent of the Base Bid submitted, made payable to the Owner.

EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS: Bidding Documents, including Drawings, Project Manual, and addenda, may be examined at Architects' office and at following locations:

 
Minnesota Builders Exchange
1123 Glenwood Avenue
Minneapolis, MN  55405
Telephone Number:  612-381-2620
Fax Number:  612-381-2621
 
Franz Reprographics
2781 Freeway Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Telephone Number: 763-503-3401
Fax Number: 763-503-3409
 

PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS BY BIDDERS: A Bidder may view and order bid documents by going to the Franz Reprographics web site at www.franzrepro.com and selecting the Franz Public Plan Room. Please select your project from the list of public projects. Once you have selected the project, please review the Bid Details for information on ordering documents and the cost of the non-refundable purchase price. To receive Bid Notices, Bid Addendums, Construction Bulletins, Shipped Order Confirmations, and Electronic Downloads, for this project, you must place the following email address in your list of Outlook Contacts and indicate that it is a Safe Sender: notice@designbidbuild.net These notifications are sent from this email address.  If you do not do this, your email server may block the receipt of these notifications. Please contact Franz Reprographics, 763-503-3401, for help accessing the Online Plan Room or ordering non­refundable documents.

PROCUREMENT OF ADDENDA: Architect will issue copies of Addenda to Franz Repro to post in the Plan Room and online

PRE-BID MEETING AND TOUR: An Optional Pre-Bid Meeting for Bidders will be held on February 7, 2023, starting at 8:00 AM local time. Participants shall meet at the main entrance of Sandburg Education Center, located at 1902 2nd Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303.

TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION: Work may commence on June 12, 2023 and be Substantially Complete on/or before August 18, 2023.

BONDING REQUIREMENTS: Contractor will be required to provide a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in an amount of 100 percent of Contract Amount.

WAGE DETERMINATION REQUIREMENTS: Contract is subject to compliance with the applicable Schedule of Prevailing Wages issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS: Provide all State required Responsible Contractor Forms with your bid.

BIDS REQUESTED BY:                           Anoka-Hennepin School District

                                                                  2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance #1

                                                                  Anoka, Minnesota 55303

                                                                 Tiffany Audette, Director of Purchasing

Bid Number:   23040B

CALL FOR BIDS

ESC Remodel Phase 1
2727 Ferry Street
Anoka, Minnesota 55303

Independent School District #11 - Anoka Hennepin Schools will receive single prime sealed bids for ESC Remodel Phase 1 until 2:00 p.m. local time on February 16, 2023. 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 Virtual Bid Opening Information:
23034B Bid Opening ESC Remodel Phase 1
Thursday, February 16 · 2:00- 3:00pm
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/utk-qoup-rcj
Or dial: (‪US)‪+1 904-900-0228  
PIN: ‪876 767 992#

Bids Requested By:

Anoka-Hennepin School District Educational Service Center Purchasing Office is located at:

2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance#1
Anoka, Minnesota 55303

This project includes interior renovation work including selective demolition, new architectural building systems, and modifications to existing mechanical and electrical systems.

Bidders may obtain drawings and specifications for the project from Franz Reprographics (Phone: 763-503-3401) at the following location: http://www.franzrepro.com. Follow link to 'Franz Plan Room' for ability to download, order and view plans and specifications. This link will also provide locations of Builders Exchanges holding plans for contractors to access.

Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Independent School District #11 -Anoka Hennepin Schools for an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and a Performance Bond.

Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner.  The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding.

The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 12, 2023.

A Pre-Bid Walkthrough has been scheduled for February 7th, 2023 at the Educational Services Building at 3:00 PM. Please meet at the main building entrance #1.

Board of Education Independent School District #11 - Anoka Hennepin Schools

PROCUREMENT  OF DOCUMENTS  BY BIDDERS:  A Bidder may view and order bid documents by  going to   the Franz Reprographics web site at w w w.fr anzre pro.com and selecting the Franz Public Plan Room. Please select your project from the  list  of  public  projects.  Once  you  have  selected  the  project,  please review the Bid Details for information on ordering documents and the cost of the non-refundable purchase  price.  To receive Bid Notices, Bid Addendums, Construction Bulletins, Shipped Order Confirmations, and Electronic Downloads, for this project, you must place the following email address in your list of Outlook Contacts and indicate that it is a Safe Sender: notice@designbidbuild.net These notifications are sent from this  email  address. If you do not do this, your  email  server  may  block  the  receipt  of  these notifications.   Please contact Franz Reprographics, 763-503-3401, for help accessing the Online Plan Room or ordering non­  refundable documents.

PROCUREMENT OF ADDENDA: Architects will issue copies of Addenda to  Franz Repro to  post in the  Plan  Room  and online.

PRE-BID MEETING AND TOUR: An Optional Pre-Bid Meeting for Bidders will be held on January 23, 2023, starting at 8:00 AM local time. Participants shall meet at the main entrance  of  Sandburg  Education  Center, located  at  1902  2nd  Avenue,  Anoka,  Minnesota 55303.

TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION:  Work  may  commence  on  June  12,   2023   and  be Substantially Complete on/or before August 18,  2023.

BONDING REQUIREMENTS: Contractors  will  be  required  to  provide  a  Performance  Bond  and  a Payment Bond each at  an amount  of  100  percent  of the contract amount.

WAGE DETERMINATION REQUIREMENTS: A contract  is subject  to compliance  with the applicable  Schedule of Prevailing  Wages issued by  the Minnesota  Department  of  Labor and  Industry.

RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS: Provide all State required Responsible  Contractor  Forms with  your bid.

 BIDS REQUESTED BY:                           Anoka-Hennepin School District

                                                                   2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance #1

                                                                   Anoka, Minnesota 55303

                                                                  Tiffany Audette, Director of Purchasing

Bid Number:   23038B

Request for Proposals #23035P

Proposals are due at 2:00 PM (local time) on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. 

Vendor to submit 1 loose-leaf copy of the proposal, printed on standard copy paper for reproduction by the evaluation team, clearly labeled with:

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