Brooms and Brushes

The state of North Carolina, through the Department of Administration Purchasing division, is seeking bids for the procurement of brooms and brushes for the Central Supply Warehouse, which supplies these items to agencies across the state. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) includes detailed specifications for the required products, including 24-inch push brooms, 14-inch scrub brushes, and 60-inch hardwood handles. The IFB allows for either a single award to one vendor or multiple awards to different vendors, and the state will consider items that do not meet all specifications. The previous contract for these items was held by Newell and Sons, Inc., with pricing of $9.10 per Magnolia Brush NS-114-S, $7.37 per Magnolia Brush 3724-SL, and $3.65 per Newell Handle #466. The state received an average of 900 brooms and 900 handles quarterly, and 1500 brushes annually. The bid opening date is set for October 18, 2024.

The IFB encourages participation from historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) and stipulates that pricing shall be firm against any increase for 180 days from the effective date of the contract, with price adjustments thereafter to be negotiated between the state and the vendor. The state reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor for all line items or to multiple vendors. The contract term is for three (3) years, and delivery of the products is required to be made to the NCDAC Central Warehouse in Raleigh, NC within 30 calendar days of receipt of a purchase order.