EcoLab+Inc.+Contract.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State Procurement Office of North Dakota for Bid Number 110.7-16-019, specifically for Warewashing Chemicals. The bid is for the OMB/Central Services Division and is a cooperative purchasing contract that allows participation by other government entities such as counties, cities, townships, institutions under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Higher Education, public primary and secondary educational entities, and other governmental entities. The primary bidder is Ecolab Inc., located in St. Paul, Minnesota, with the contract period running from 05/01/2016 through 04/30/2018.

The contract covers warewashing chemicals, with a focus on environmentally preferred products (EPP) that provide high-quality cleaning with minimal toxicity. The bid includes detailed pricing for various chemical products across categories such as Floor Care, Handcare, Housekeeping, Laundry, Specialty Products, and Warewashing. A 30% discount is applied to the high list prices, and the contract allows for product substitutions with proper notification. The contract includes provisions for dispensing equipment, on-site training, service representatives, and comprehensive reporting requirements. Ecolab will provide dedicated service specialists, emergency service coverage, and technical support, with the ability to add new products during the contract period subject to state approval.