JANITORIAL & CLEANING SUPPLIES (VCD) (Two Year Contract)

The City of Boston is soliciting sealed bids for a two-year contract to procure janitorial and cleaning supplies under Event EV00017302. This procurement is administered through the City of Boston Supplier Portal at boston.gov/procurement, with inquiries directed to Paul Mathurin at 617-635-1818 or Paul.Mathurin@boston.gov. The goods and services being procured include janitorial and cleaning supplies as detailed in the accompanying Purchase Description and Specifications document, though specific product line items and detailed specifications are contained within referenced documentation available through the Supplier Portal. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than April 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with public bid opening occurring on the same date at 12:00 PM at One City Hall Square Room 808, Boston, MA 02201. Bid prices must be submitted as firm prices with unit prices and total amounts clearly stated in both words and figures on the required Bid Response Form. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, and the maximum time for bid acceptance is ninety days after bid opening. The successful bidder must execute the contract and provide any required security, including performance bonds or certified checks, within ten calendar days of receiving notice of acceptance.

The procurement documents do not specify set-asides or restrictions limiting bidders to particular enterprise designations or organization types based on the provided summary materials. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The City of Boston is exempt from federal excise taxes and Massachusetts Sales and Use Tax, and exemption certificates will be provided to the successful bidder following award. A bid deposit and/or performance bond may be required as specified in the Advertisement and Purchase Description and Specifications, though specific amounts are not detailed in the summary provided. The contract is subject to the availability of appropriations and approval by the Mayor of Boston. The estimated procurement amount for the two-year contract term is not specified in the available documentation, and interested bidders should consult the complete bid package through the City's Supplier Portal for detailed budget information and all technical specifications.