2024 Fall Janitorial Bid

The Grant Parish, Louisiana contract opportunity is a comprehensive janitorial supplies procurement for the Franklin Parish School Board, soliciting bids for a six-month period from June 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The bid encompasses over 70 distinct janitorial and cleaning supply items, including cleaning chemicals, mops, brooms, gloves, paper products, floor care supplies, sanitizers, and related equipment. Potential vendors must submit sealed bids by 12:00 P.M. CST on Thursday, May 29, 2024, with bid opening scheduled for 2:30 P.M. CST the same day. Bidders are required to submit a current W-9 form and can propose brand name or equivalent products, with the school board reserving the right to reject any proposals that do not meet specified requirements. Evaluation criteria include compliance with detailed item specifications, pricing, and ability to fulfill orders within 30 days of contract award. The procurement allows submission via sealed envelope to the school board's office or electronically through bidnetdirect.com, with vendors expected to fully comply with all terms and conditions without exceptions.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors are expected to provide detailed pricing for individual items or the entire product catalog, with the school board maintaining flexibility to purchase from alternative sources, including Louisiana State Contract vendors. While specific budget allocations are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a substantial procurement value for janitorial supplies. The bid allows for potential vendors to bid on individual items or the entire product range, with items specified in single units or cases. The Franklin Parish School Board retains significant discretion in the procurement process, including the ability to waive minor defects, reject any or all proposals, and select vendors based on best value and compliance with specifications. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The contract period is explicitly defined as six months, from June 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with items to be ordered on an as-needed basis.