Can Liners, Toilet Paper and Paper Towels

The School Board of Seminole County, Florida, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25260037B-VG for the procurement of can liners, toilet paper, and paper towels to support district operations across its 37 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, nine high schools, and six special centers. The solicitation seeks responsive and responsible bidders to supply fourteen line items, including four can liner types ranging from 24" x 33" to 40" x 48" with varying thickness requirements, single-ply and two-ply toilet tissue rolls, multi-fold hand towels, and facial tissue products. Estimated annual quantities range from 100 to 6,000 cases across different product categories. A voluntary pre-bid meeting was scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST via WebEx, with bid submissions due by September 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest evaluated price, with a five percent Florida preference discount applied to qualifying in-state bidders. Proposers must submit electronic pricing in Excel format, provide physical samples for can liner items, and meet or exceed detailed product specifications outlined in the solicitation.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders include a mix of regional and national suppliers such as Staples Contract & Commercial, WB Mason Co., Interboro Packaging, All Florida Paper, Cypress Supply, and Southeastern Paper Group. The contract will be effective upon Board approval or October 25, 2025, with an initial one-year term and potential for two additional one-year renewals upon mutual agreement. The School Board reserves the right to make multiple awards across different line items and to cancel the contract with 30 days' notice at the end of any fiscal year. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage with minimum $1,000,000 general aggregate liability, comply with drug-free workplace and background check requirements, and adhere to Florida public records laws. While specific contract value is not disclosed, the total estimated annual usage across all line items approximates 28,450 cases, suggesting a substantial procurement opportunity for successful bidders.