Custodial Supplies 2026-2027 for School Nutrition

Cleveland County Schools Child Nutrition Program is issuing a competitive informal bid request for custodial supplies, specifically kitchen chemicals and cleaning products for school cafeteria operations during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The procurement covers all school cafeterias within the district, with deliveries required to 866 Poplar Springs Church Road in Shelby, North Carolina between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., within ten working days of purchase order receipt. Bids must be submitted by February 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Cleveland County Schools Child Nutrition Programs, 400 West Marion Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, attention Jamie Currier, Director. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options for extension for four additional one-year periods by mutual written agreement. Award will be made to the most responsive and responsible vendor based on evaluation criteria including purchase price, vendor reputation, service and delivery capabilities, past performance, product warranties, and other discretionary factors. Pricing must be submitted as a firm bid for the entire year with no escalator clause, and all transportation and delivery charges must be fully prepaid by the supplier. All products must be new and in the highest quality condition, conform to manufacturing standards, and include Material Safety Data Sheets with the first shipment.

This procurement is subject to federal regulations including the Buy American provision (7 CFR Part 250), civil rights compliance, and the Lunsford Act regarding sex offender registry compliance for all vendor employees providing services on school property. The contract will be funded through the nonprofit school food service account, and vendors must comply with criminal background check requirements. All discounts, rebates, allowances, and incentives received by the contractor from suppliers must be fully disclosed and returned to Cleveland County Schools within a mutually agreed-upon timeframe. Monthly statements are due by the fifth of the month following purchase, with payment made after satisfactory delivery, acceptance of merchandise in good order, and receipt of correct invoices with signed delivery receipts. No specific incumbent vendor information, set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, or budget ranges are indicated in the procurement documents. The RFP does not include a scheduled bidders' conference or site visits.