26-0099-6 Annual Contract for Various Warehouse Supplies

Chatham County, Georgia is requesting sealed bids for an annual contract to supply warehouse supplies to the Chatham County Detention Center at 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, Savannah under ITB 26-0099-6, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal. Chatham County has established a 30% combined M/WBE participation goal; bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with or purchasing from qualified M/WBE firms.

The scope covers vinyl gloves (small through X-large), nitrile gloves (small through 2XL), alcohol-free hand sanitizer wipes, toilet tissue, mop heads, and mop handles. Estimated annual quantities range from 100 cases of small vinyl gloves to 2,000 cases of toilet tissue. Samples of all glove items and mop equipment are required and must be received by the bid submission deadline at 1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite C, Savannah, Georgia 31406. Manufacturers' specification data sheets for each proposed item must accompany the bid.

The contract term is one year with options to renew for four additional one-year terms if all parties agree. Bid prices must remain firm for 60 days from the bid opening date and quoted on an F.O.B. Chatham County basis with all delivery, handling, and surcharges included. Vendors must maintain a minimum stock level of 20 percent of annual contract requirements at all times and provide a minimum of three references for similar service requirements, preferably within Georgia. Vendors must obtain a current Chatham County Tax Certificate and comply with all federal, state, and county licensing and insurance requirements, including commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Chatham County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract in whole or in part based on responsiveness, capability, past performance, quality, delivery, and suitability.