Janitorial Products and Disposable Food Service Products

The North Dakota State Contract for Janitorial Products and Disposable Food Service Products provides a comprehensive procurement solution for state entities, covering a wide range of essential supplies. The vehicle enables participating organizations, including state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public schools, governmental boards, nonprofit entities, tribal agencies, and transportation providers, to acquire critical products. The contract encompasses multiple product groups such as food service containers, cups, plates, tableware, paper towels, bathroom tissue, hand soap, cleaning supplies, and environmentally preferable products (EPP). Notably, the contract emphasizes sustainable purchasing by encouraging the acquisition of products with specified post-consumer recycled content.

The contract is awarded to Cole Paper of Fargo, North Dakota, with additional participating vendors including Brenco Corp and Dacotah Paper Company. The contract period runs from December 20, 2024, to February 1, 2026, providing a 14-month procurement window for North Dakota governmental and quasi-governmental entities. The contract type is a cooperative purchasing agreement with firm-fixed pricing, allowing for adjustments and guaranteed pricing for the first 90 days. Delivery is established at 10 days after order receipt, with F.O.B. destination to any North Dakota location. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the pricing structure supports flexible ordering through purchase orders or government purchasing cards, with provisions for small order exemptions and detailed return and replacement policies.