Custodial Supplies

St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES is seeking sealed bids for Custodial Supplies for the 2025-2026 academic term, covering a comprehensive range of janitorial and maintenance products for 38 participating school districts across St. Lawrence, Lewis, Jefferson, Franklin, and Essex Counties in New York. The procurement encompasses over 300 line items including floor finishes, cleaning chemicals, hand soaps, safety equipment, air filters, lighting, mops, brushes, and various janitorial supplies. The bid requires vendors to submit detailed pricing for a wide array of products, with specific requirements including F.O.B. destination pricing and delivery by July 1, 2025. Bids are due on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM and must be submitted to the St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Purchasing Office in Canton, NY, with a minimum order requirement of $500 for free delivery. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Iran Divestment Act Certification, and Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention, with BOCES reserving the right to award the contract on an aggregate or per-item basis to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must obtain bid documents through BidNet Direct Empire State Purchasing Group website or directly from the BOCES Purchasing office. The contract period will run from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with firm pricing maintained throughout that timeframe. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a potentially significant procurement value covering multiple counties and educational institutions. Environmentally-certified products, including Green Seal certified cleaners and neutral floor treatments, are incorporated into the bid specifications, indicating a preference for sustainable solutions. The cooperative purchasing agreement allows multiple educational and governmental entities to potentially utilize this contract, which could increase the overall contract value and provide economies of scale for participating organizations.