Custodial Supplies and Equipment

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is requesting sealed bids for custodial supplies and equipment under Bid No. 26/27-0004, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement Portal.

The scope comprises 79 line items including paper products, hand soap, cleaning chemicals, bags and liners, gloves, scrubbers, mops, brooms, buckets, trash receptacles, and miscellaneous items such as wet floor signs and absorbent materials, plus custodial equipment such as carpet extractors, vacuums, floor scrubbers, burnishers, power washers, and air movers. Estimated annual quantities are specified for each item. Delivery spans 45 school sites across the district, including 30 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 5 comprehensive high schools, 1 continuation high school, 1 adult education center, and district offices, with specific drop-off locations and storage points defined for each facility.

A mandatory qualification requires bidders to demonstrate an online ordering system capability and deliver within 72 hours of order receipt during Monday through Friday business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Bidders must submit three references from similar school districts or public agencies within the past five years. Comprehensive insurance is required: General Liability with a minimum $2 million general aggregate, Business Automobile Liability of $1 million, and Workers' Compensation coverage.

Unit prices must be quoted in specified units, with sales tax excluded. All delivery costs, freight, insurance, and packing are the bidder's responsibility; F.O.B. destination pricing is required. No fuel surcharges are permitted during the contract term. Unit prices must remain firm through June 30, 2027. The District reserves the right to award by individual line item, group of items, or all items, and may increase or decrease quantities without prior notification.

The initial contract period runs August 5, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for up to two additional one-year increments contingent upon mutual written agreement and competitive pricing. Payment is made within thirty business days of delivery. The tentative contract award date is August 5, 2026. The Request for Information/Question and Answer deadline is July 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with any addendum posted by July 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.