Paper, Cleaning, and Custodial Supplies Bid 2025-2026

The St. Bernard Parish School Board is soliciting sealed bids for paper, cleaning, and custodial supplies for the academic year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The procurement covers approximately 80 line items across multiple categories, including disposable food service products, cleaning supplies, janitorial equipment, personal protective gear, and kitchen utensils. Deliverables will be distributed to multiple school locations, including elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as the school board office and warehouses, with strict delivery guidelines between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The estimated monthly value of supplies is approximately $35,000, with quantities ranging from 5 to 2,000 cases for various items. A voluntary pre-bidders conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at the School Board Office, with sealed bids due by 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a bid form, signature page, certification of independent price determination, and various federal compliance forms.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned. Bidders must comply with federal and state requirements, including equal opportunity provisions and minority business enterprise considerations. Vendors are required to submit several mandatory certifications, including debarment certification, lobbying disclosures, and a non-collusion statement. The school board reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and will evaluate submissions on a line-by-line basis to determine the most responsible and responsive bidders. Potential vendors must provide detailed product specifications, safety data sheets, and demonstrate product compatibility with existing school facility equipment. Some items may require sample submissions before bid opening, with preferences for specific brand names or approved equivalents. While a precise award value is not specified, the estimated monthly expenditure of $35,000 suggests an annual contract value of approximately $420,000 for paper, cleaning, and custodial supplies.