94-20260302095206 JCBS.pdf

This is a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) establishing a cooperative purchasing consortium among California public agencies for janitorial, custodial, and building services (JCBS). The consortium is governed by participating public entities that collectively establish procurement procedures and contract terms. The agreement enables member agencies to procure janitorial and custodial supplies, equipment, and related services through a streamlined competitive bidding process rather than individual agency procurement efforts. The JPA framework allows for multiple awards to qualified vendors and establishes a cooperative contract mechanism that member agencies can access for their respective janitorial and custodial needs. The term of any resulting contracts and specific renewal options would be determined through individual solicitations issued under this cooperative authority.

The pricing terms, payment conditions, and specific contract amounts are established through individual requests for proposals or invitations for bids issued by the lead agency or participating members under this JPA structure. The agreement accommodates various funding sources from participating public agencies and may include set-asides for small businesses or other designated categories depending on individual solicitations. The cooperative purchasing model reduces administrative overhead by consolidating buyer power across multiple jurisdictions while allowing each member agency to maintain independent procurement authority. This agreement represents a mechanism for efficient public procurement of commonly needed janitorial and custodial services across California public agencies.