Notice_of_Award_-_LR_Cleaning_and_Custodial_Supplies_-_Stock_-_027-RW-1025.pdf

This is a Notice of Award issued by The School Board of Polk County, Florida, Purchasing Department for Bid File Number 027-RW-1025 regarding the procurement of lunchroom cleaning and custodial supplies on a stock basis. The solicitation covers 20 distinct product categories including wastebaskets, toilet tissue holders, rubber gloves, mop heads, cleaning wipes, paper towel dispensers, and disinfecting supplies for delivery to the School Board's warehouse in Bartow, Florida. The bid submission deadline was October 24, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET, and the Superintendent approved the award on November 7, 2024. The contract period runs from November 4, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with an anticipated total bid value of approximately $68,600. The first purchase order was expected to represent approximately one-fifth to one-quarter of total estimated quantities.

Seven vendors were awarded contracts for various line items: Agni Enterprises LLC dba Head to Heels Safety Supplies (item 3); Dade Paper & Bag dba Imperial Dade (items 4, 12, 17, 20); Genesis II, Inc. (items 7, 8); Pyramid School Products (items 9, 10, 13, 16, 18, 19); Sam Tell and Son, Inc. (items 14, 15); United Sales USA Corporation (item 6); and W.B. Mason (items 1, 2, 11). Item 5 received no award due to no acceptable bids, and the School Board indicated it would obtain quotes as needed for that item. Vendors were required to comply with drug-free workplace certifications, debarment declarations, and non-collusion affidavits, and purchase orders would be placed by School Board personnel as needed. Questions regarding the award should be directed to Robert.woods@polk-fl.net in the Purchasing Department.