Cotton Rags

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is requesting competitive sealed bids for ongoing and as-needed purchase of cotton rags under ITB-26-00351, with bids due August 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time through the County's electronic bidding system (Euna Procurement).

The scope is low-lint, white cotton flannel weave rags packaged in 25-pound boxes. Rags must be 100% bleached or unbleached cotton, free of lint, chemicals, odors, stains, and foreign materials, with edges between 10 and 24 inches in length. Delivery must occur within 15 days of purchase order receipt to one of four specified County locations in the Tampa area, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There is no minimum ordering size, and the County does not guarantee minimum purchases.

The estimated contract value is $160,000 over a five-year term. Award will be made to the single lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Unit prices may be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) using the simple percentage method. Bid and performance bonds are not required, nor is insurance coverage. The contract is effective for five years from the County's issuance of the Blanket Purchase Agreement or Contract Purchase Agreement, and the County reserves the right to terminate for convenience with written notice.

Contractors must comply with Florida Statute 287.087 drug-free workplace certification requirements and utilize the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system for all newly hired employees. Bidders may submit questions regarding specifications no later than ten calendar days after solicitation issuance (by August 2, 2026) through the electronic bidding system's messaging section. All bids must be submitted electronically; hard-copy, facsimile, or email submissions will not be accepted. A Substitute W-9 Form must be submitted as part of the bid package.