IFB 009-24 Janitorial Supplies

This is a state and local contract opportunity posted by the Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) in Georgia to solicit bids for Janitorial Supplies (IFB 009-24). CCPS is seeking qualified vendors to provide janitorial supplies, including cleaning pads, brooms, mops, paper products, and other miscellaneous items, on an as-needed basis. The initial contract period is one year with two optional one-year renewal terms. Bids are due by November 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST, and CCPS plans to award a single contract, but reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award. Bidders must comply with CCPS's Inclusivity in Purchasing Policy and the Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Program, which establishes contracting goals for the utilization of local small businesses.

The SLBE program grants a bid preference to certified SLBEs located and operating within Clayton County, where the lowest bidder utilizing SLBE-Clayton subcontractors/suppliers who meets the SLBE participation goal and is within 5% of the overall lowest bid can match the lower bid. Failure to achieve SLBE contracting goals or demonstrate good faith efforts shall result in a bid or proposal being deemed non-responsive. The total contract value is not specified, but the Notice of Award indicates the contract will not exceed $780,000. The incumbent suppliers are Atlantic Tape and Packing dba Atlanta Paper and Packing, Brady Industries Georgia, LLC dba Associated Paper, Inc., Imperial Dade Paper Co., LLC dba Imperial Dade, Key Maintenance Supply, Inc., People's Janitorial Supply, Southeastern Paper Group, and United Sales, USA Corp.