Mwbe-janitorial supplies

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an MWBE-certified firm to supply janitorial supplies, with quotes due August 17, 2026. This procurement is restricted to New York State businesses certified as Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE and WBE) pursuant to Articles 15-A and 17-B of New York State Executive Law, with contracting goals of 100% for both MBE and WBE classifications—a full set-aside with no fallback to non-certified bidders.

The scope includes over 60 janitorial and cleaning supply line items for the facility at 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn. Items span tissue products, cleaning chemicals, floor maintenance products, microfiber cloths, mops, sanitizers, and specialty products including infection-control supplies and ATP measurement swabs. Quantities range from 3 units for concentrated drums to 2,500 units for paper products, reflecting substantial ongoing supply needs for a major health sciences facility. Respondents must provide all items listed on the attached Excel specification sheet.

No contract value, term length, or incumbent vendor is identified. No Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business goal applies. Interested MWBE-certified firms should submit quotes directly to the designated contact listed in the procurement notice. The procurement operates under discretionary authority granted by State Finance Law 163(3) and NYS Education Law 355(5).