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

CALL FOR BID

Request for Bids #25044B – CNP Rotating Rack Gas Ovens

Bids due by 2:00 p.m. Local Time (LT) on Tuesday, April 22, 2025

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: By order of the School Board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District #11, sealed Bids for CNP Rotating Rack Gas Ovens will be received in accordance with the specifications prepared by the Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District #11 until 2:00 p.m. LT, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the District Purchasing Department, 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, MN 55303. Hand delivered bid must be checked in at the reception desk located at Entrance #1.

PROJECT TIMELINE: The following project dates have been established: 

Bids issued Thursday, April 3, 2025

Closing date for vendor questions is Monday, April 14, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. LT.

Addendum and responses to vendor questions to be issued by Tuesday, April 15, 2025, by 4:00

p.m. LT.

Bid opening is Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. LT.

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.  Hand-delivered bids must be checked in at the reception desk located at Entrance #1.  Printed bid binders and pricing shall be delivered in a sealed envelope or box, clearly labeled #25044B – CNP Rotating Rack Gas Ovens. 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.  No oral, facsimile or telephone bids or modifications of bids will be accepted. 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.

                        Meeting ID meet.google.com/jur-jqvi-vrg

                        Phone Numbers

                        (‪US)‪+1 732-630-8154

                        PIN: ‪745 492 755#

BID SECURITY: A bid security in the form of a bond, certified check, or cashier’s check equal to five percent (5%) of the total proposed amount, made payable without recourse to the District, must be submitted with the bid. No other form of security will be accepted. The bid security in the form of a bond, certified check, or cashier’s check will be returned to all but the successful vendor within 10 days after the bid is awarded by the Board of Education of the District.

PROCUREMENT OF ADDENDA: Copies of Addenda be requested via email at PurchQuotes@ahschools.us or by visiting the Anoka-Hennepin website at https://www.ahschools.us/domain/12300

PRE-BID MEETING:  A pre-bid meeting will not be held. “Upon Request” Vendors wishing to visit the sites prior to submitting a quotation may arrange to do so by contacting Ryan Baumann, District Maintenance Specialist, Mobile phone: 952-270-9349

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 Bid or parts of bid and to waive informalities in the Bids. Recommendations for awards will be submitted to the School Board for their consideration at a later public meeting.

BIDS REQUESTED BY:    

Anoka-Hennepin School District

Educational Service Center

Purchasing Office located at:

2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance #1

Anoka, MN 55303

Tiffany Audette, Director of Purchasing

To be published in Sun Publisher on Thursday, April 3, and April 10, 2025

To be published in ECM Publisher on Friday, April 4, and April 11, 2025.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained below:

Bid Documents

Bids due by 11:00 a.m. Local Time on Thursday, April 10, 2025

By order of the School Board of Anoka Hennepin Schools, sealed Bids for Furnish and Deliver Fresh Bakery Products will be received in accordance with the specifications prepared by the Anoka-Hennepin School District until 11:00 a.m. (LT) on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the District Purchasing Office, 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, MN 55303. All Bids are to be sealed and addressed to the attention of Tiffany Audette, Director of Purchasing. Bids must be labeled with the name of Vendor, bid number 25040B and a notation “Bid Enclosed”.

The following project dates have been established:  Request for Bid to be issued on Thursday, March 20, 2025. All inquiries concerning this bid must be submitted by email to PurchQuotes@ahschools.us, referencing 25040B, use Question as your subject, by 4:00 p.m. LT on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Responses will be emailed to Vendors by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Bids Due: 11:00 a.m. LT, Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Specifications may be obtained at the Anoka-Hennepin School, Purchasing Department, 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, Minnesota 55303 Entrance 1 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM or by emailing PurchQuotes@ahschools.us, referencing “25040B Bid Request” in the subject line.

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 process.

BIDS REQUESTED BY:
Anoka-Hennepin School District

Educational Service Center

Purchasing Office located at:

2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance #1

Anoka, MN 55303

Tiffany Audette, Director of Purchasing

To be published in Sun Post Newspaper on March 20, and March 21, 2025.                                       
To be published in ABC Newspapers on March 27, and March 28, 2025.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained below:

25040B - Fresh Bakery Products

Addendum

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: By order of the School Board Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District #1 will be receiving sealed Bids for District Wide Security Upgrades – Bid Pack 5, in accordance with the Bidding Documents prepared by TrueNorth Consulting Group, 140 3^rd Street South, Stillwater, MN 55082.

PROJECT TIMELINE: The following project dates have been established:

- Request for Bids were issued on Thursday, February 20, 2025

- Closing date for vendor questions is Thursday, March 27, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. LT.

- Responses to vendor questions will be issued on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. LT.

- Bid opening is Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. LT.

BID DATE:  Bids must be received on or before April 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM 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.  Hand-delivered bids must be checked in at the reception desk located at Entrance #1.  Printed bid binders and pricing shall be delivered in a sealed envelope or box, clearly labeled #25031B District Wide Security Upgrades - Bid Pack 5.  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.  No oral, facsimile or telephone bids or modifications of bids will be accepted. 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 info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bqc-dwfj-nxf

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 650-817-8408 PIN: ‪956 496 354#

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

PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS BY BIDDERS:  A Bidder may order electronic copies of the RFB and specifications at a non-refundable cost of $22.00 by going to the QuestCDN web site and referencing project #9539261.

QuestCDN

320 West Ohio Street

Chicago, IL 60654

Telephone Number:  952-233-1632

www.questcdn.com

Project Number: 9539261

PROCUREMENT OF ADDENDA:  Consulting group will issue copies of Addenda which will also be available via QuestCDN website and referencing project # 9539261.

PRE-BID MEETING:  A Pre-Bid Meeting for Bidders will be held on March 4, 2025 @ 10:00 AM local time. Participants shall meet at Sunrise Elementary School, located at 12576 Lever Street NE, Blaine, MN 55449

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.

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 Bid or parts of bid and to waive informalities in the Bids. Recommendations for awards will be submitted to the School Board for their consideration at a later public meeting.

BIDS REQUESTED BY:       

Anoka-Hennepin School District

Educational Service Center

Purchasing Office located at:

2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance #1

Anoka, MN 55303

Tiffany Audette, Director of Purchasing

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: By order of the School Board, Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District #1 will be receiving sealed Proposals for Group Term Life Insurance & LTD Insurance, in accordance with the specifications prepared by the Anoka-Hennepin School District.

PROJECT TIMELINE: The following project dates have been established:

- Request for Proposals were issued on Thursday, March 20, 2025

- Closing date for vendor questions is Tuesday, April 1, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. LT.

- Addendum and responses to vendor questions will be issued on Thursday, April 3, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. LT.

- Proposal opening is Thursday, April 10, 2025, p.m. LT.

BID DATE:  Proposals must be received on or before April 10, 2025, 4:00 PM local time.

DELIVERY AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Vendor to submit one (1) bound original, and one (1) electronic copy by USB flash drive, for reproduction for evaluation team, clearly labeled with:

            Vendor Name

            RFP #25041P – Group Term Life & LTD Insurance

            Attn: Tiffany Audette, CPPB / Purchasing

            Include the following notation: “Proposal Enclosed – Do Not Open until 4:00 p.m.             CST on Thursday, April 10^th, 2025.

Only the original bound copy must be clearly marked ‘Original’. The Proposal must include the firm name on every page of the Proposal and be signed by an officer or other employee authorized to submit the Proposal. Proof of authority of the person submitting the Proposal must be made available upon request from the District.

Acceptable delivery methods are listed below:

US Postal Service 

FedEx, Courier, UPS        

Personally, hand delivered to the Anoka-Hennepin School District located at 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, MN 55303. *         

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

Google Meet joining information:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xoi-qsfc-zbd

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 574-318-7568

 PIN: ‪619 078 515#

PROPOSAL SECURITY:  Proposals shall be accompanied by bid security for 5 percent of the total Bid amount submitted, made payable to the Owner.

PROCUREMENT OF ADDENDA:  Copies of Addenda may be requested via email at PurchQuotes@ahschools.us or by visiting the Anoka-Hennepin website at https://www.ahschools.us/domain/12300

No vendor may withdraw their Proposal within sixty (60 days) after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Proposals. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals or parts of Proposal and to waive informalities in the Proposals. Recommendations for awards will be submitted to the School Board for their consideration at a later public meeting.

PROPOSALS REQUESTED BY:     

Anoka-Hennepin School District

Educational Service Center

Purchasing Office located at:

2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance #1

Anoka, MN 55303

Tiffany Audette, Director of Purchasing

Specifications and Proposal forms may be obtained below:

 RFP Documents

 ADDENDUM 1

ADDENDUM 2