Personal care items - sheriff's department

Chautauqua County is associated with a state and local contract opportunity issued by the Clinton County Sheriff's Department for personal care items to be used in the county jail during the 2025 calendar year. The procurement seeks sealed bids for specific inmate personal hygiene products, including 50 cases of toothbrushes (35-40 tuft, minimum 144 per case), 20 cases of 0.6 oz toothpaste tubes, 30 cases of 1.5 oz toothpaste tubes, 35 cases of single blade orange razors (1000 per case), 30 cases of tampons, 45 cases of maxi-thin pads, and 3 cases of 0.5 oz anti-bacterial soap (1000 per case). The bid opening is scheduled for September 12, 2024, at 2:30 PM, with purchase orders to be placed quarterly and weekly deliveries required to the Clinton County Sheriff/Jail Department. Bidders must submit comprehensive compliance documentation, including a non-collusion certificate, sexual harassment prevention statement, and certification of compliance with the Iran Divestment Act. The county reserves the right to reject any bid, award partial contracts, and potentially allow other municipal and non-profit organizations to piggyback on the awarded contract.

The contract allows for potential multiple vendor awards, with winning bids determined for each individual item. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. The procurement does not guarantee minimum or maximum purchase quantities, providing flexibility for the county's procurement needs. Bidders may be required to submit product samples before final award, and all bid prices must remain valid through the 2025 calendar year. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement covers a comprehensive set of personal care items for jail inmates, suggesting a substantial annual contract value. The contract terms indicate that vendors can potentially extend pricing to other municipal and non-profit organizations at their discretion, which could increase the potential contract value and market reach for successful bidders.