Cleaning and Janitorial Supplies

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut is soliciting sealed bids for cleaning and janitorial supplies for seven town facilities under Bid 2027-15, with written questions due November 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and bids due November 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bids must be submitted in physical form, as electronic submissions are not permitted.

Covered items include toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning solutions, trash liners, mops, brushes, hand soap, disinfectants, and wipes. Delivery locations are the Baldwin Center, Birdseye Complex, Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works, Town Hall, and Water Pollution Control facility, each with estimated monthly volumes. Bidders must submit company qualifications, resumes of assigned personnel, references for equal-scope projects completed within the past three years, proof of required certifications and licenses, a statement of familiarity with OSHA and federal and state labor regulations, and any exceptions to specifications. Successful contractors must carry professional liability and Comprehensive General Liability insurance naming the Town as additional insured, issued by Connecticut-licensed carriers rated A or better by AM Best. Any subcontractors must be identified by company name, address, and trade in the bid. Contract assignment without Town consent and brokered contracts are prohibited. No bid, payment, or performance bonds are required.

Pricing is monthly for each facility, covering product costs plus separate monthly delivery, processing, and handling charges, on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis. Bids must remain firm for at least 90 days from the proposal due date. The initial term is twelve months, with one-year renewals at the Town's sole discretion and with mutual acceptance. For 2027, the Town may renew with 60 days' advance written notice under the same terms, including a mutually agreed cost-of-living adjustment based on Connecticut Department of Labor market data. The Town may cancel with two weeks' written notice for unsatisfactory service or noncompliance, or terminate on 10 business days' notice for nonperformance. The Town is tax exempt from State and Federal taxes.

Vendor questions are accepted in writing through November 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern to Gabriella Tuccinardi, Buyer, at 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, Connecticut 06615, or gtuccinardi2@townofstratford.com. Responses will be posted as addenda by November 12, 2026.