Sample_Label.docx

This is a sample label document for Invitation to Bid #25-JG-072 issued by the Pinellas County School District in Florida for Custodial Supplies. The label is designed to be affixed to packages containing bid samples and must be submitted on or before December 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET to Bobby Strader, Warehouse Coordinator, at 11111 South Belcher Road, Largo, FL 33773-5210. The procurement seeks comprehensive custodial and cleaning supplies including vacuum bags, brooms, mops, cleaning chemicals, floor care equipment, and protective gear, with bid quantities ranging from 1 to 8,500 units per line item. Bids must be submitted electronically through the District's OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract period will run from February 25, 2026, to February 24, 2027, with no renewal options.

The estimated annual contract value is approximately $900,000, with evaluation criteria emphasizing product quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness, including assessments of cost per ounce diluted and ready-to-use pricing. Suppliers must provide Safety Data Sheets for chemical items and may be required to submit product samples as part of the bidding process. The District has a preference for green products certified by Green Seal, Ecologo, or EPA's Designed for the Environment program. Bidders must comply with E-Verify employment verification, background screening, and public entity crime regulations. The district reserves the right to award by line item, section, or aggregate total and will give consideration to prices established by the State of Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Purchasing through existing contracts and negotiated agreements. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance specifications with the School Board listed as an additional insured and certificate holder on all policies, with all insurance companies maintaining a Best's Financial Strength Rating of "A-V" or better.