Cleaning Chemicals for the School Nutrition Program

Fulton County Schools (FCS) in Georgia is procuring cleaning chemicals for its School Nutrition Program through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) competitive solicitation designated IFB No. 212-26. The procurement involves supplying and delivering cleaning chemicals to approximately 94 schools across the FCS district, with deliveries required to 107 school locations spanning multiple Georgia cities including Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, and College Park. Bidders must submit bids electronically through Euna Procurement (Bonfire) by 2:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 28, 2026, with all questions due by 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 14, 2026, and product samples for alternate brands due by the same date and time. The contract is structured as a Requirements Contract with a base performance period plus four optional one-year extensions exercisable at FCS's sole discretion on the same terms and conditions. Delivery must occur within fifteen workdays of order placement and within thirty calendar days of the purchase order date, between 6:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved, with payment made within thirty days of delivery or invoice receipt. Bidders must demonstrate organizational responsibility through submission of comprehensive documentation including corporate information, organizational history and structure, a minimum of three references from school boards or similar-sized clients with comparable experience, identification of all subcontractors, and disclosure of any contract defaults, bid denials, or litigation within the past ten years. All bids must be submitted on a firm net, F.O.B. destination basis including all delivery, unloading, placement, insurance, and associated costs, with FCS exempt from state and federal sales taxes.

There are no set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions identified in the solicitation documents provided. However, all bidders and subcontractors must comply with strict compliance requirements including registration with the federal E-Verify work authorization program, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements, debarment and suspension certifications, and compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. All employees assigned to perform services must pass criminal history background checks conducted by FCS's Department of Safety & Security before beginning work. Bidders must also obtain required insurance coverage including General Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance prior to contract commencement and must acknowledge that FCS does not provide workers' compensation coverage to contractors or subcontractors. Additionally, bidders must maintain current business licenses in Fulton County and proper registration to conduct business in Georgia, and comply with all federal and state requirements including USDA regulations and civil rights assurances. No incumbent vendor information, existing infrastructure requirements, or specific budget ranges or award values are provided in the solicitation documents, though FCS reserves the right to award to multiple contractors if deemed cost-effective and in the district's best interest.