77-20250925105753 DCS

DeSoto County Schools has issued Bid #376-CPS-DCS26 for Janitorial Cleaning and Paper Supplies, seeking unpriced proposals from qualified vendors to supply an extensive range of cleaning and paper products for approximately 40 school and district locations. The procurement process involves an initial unpriced proposal submission on October 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, followed by a reverse auction for approved bidders on October 27, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST. The contract will run from November 6, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with potential for up to nine sets of orders during this period. Vendors must provide comprehensive product specifications for items including jumbo roll bath tissue, hardwound roll towels, toilet tissue dispensers, trash can liners, floor cleaners, hand soaps, and disinfectants. Evaluation criteria include product quality, pricing, and the ability to meet specific delivery requirements, with deliveries mandated between 9 AM and 2 PM CST to individual school locations.

Vendors must maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 and workers' compensation insurance of $500,000, with potential additional requirements for background checks if personnel will have student contact. The district emphasizes product uniformity and reserves the right to adjust quantities, retract items, or purchase from alternative vendors if performance standards are not met. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement appears open to various vendors who can meet the stringent product and operational requirements. The district has not disclosed a specific budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a significant annual procurement value covering cleaning and paper supplies for multiple educational facilities. Product samples may be required for evaluation, and the reverse auction format indicates a competitive pricing approach, with vendors having 10 minutes to bid on each line item during the final selection process.