Cleaning Supplies

George Mason University (GMU) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered GMU-SS0910-25 for a comprehensive cleaning and janitorial supplies contract located in Fairfax County, Virginia. The procurement seeks to establish a single-source contract for providing cleaning products, accessories, and installation services on an as-needed basis. The solicitation covers an extensive range of products including floor care products, brooms, brushes, can liners, cleaning chemicals, chemical proportioners, dispensers, matting, mopping products, waste receptacles, vacuums, safety products, personal care items, and skin care products. Vendors must provide a percentage discount off their catalog list pricing and meet specific technical requirements, including providing Safety Data Sheets and maintaining quick stock delivery. The bid is due electronically through the Bonfire platform on November 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with a public bid opening scheduled for 2:30 PM the same day. Potential bidders must submit questions through the Bonfire Portal no later than October 20, 2025, with university responses posted by October 22, 2025. The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewals.

The solicitation emphasizes support for Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) businesses, requiring bidders to complete a Small Business Subcontracting Plan that details potential utilization of DSBSD-certified small businesses, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Vendors must have at least five years of experience providing similar services to higher education institutions and are required to submit at least three references from comparable organizations. While no specific award value is listed, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests a significant potential contract value. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to meet extensive product specifications, including compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and safety protocols. The university does not discriminate against faith-based organizations and welcomes responses from diverse vendors who can meet the technical and performance requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to provide a comprehensive product range, competitive pricing, technical support capabilities, and alignment with the university's procurement objectives.