Plastic Liners & Bags (Cooperative)

Orange-Ulster BOCES is conducting a cooperative Request for Bid (RFB-COOP-11-2026) for Plastic Liners & Bags, targeting 19 school districts within Orange County, New York. The procurement seeks comprehensive plastic liner solutions with 24 distinct line items, covering various specifications including sizes ranging from 24"x32" to 40"x48", colors (black and clear), strengths (regular to extra heavy), and gauges from 0.50 mil to 2.0 mil. Containers targeted include 12 to 60-gallon capacities, with case quantities ranging from 10 to 900 cases. The bid requires detailed vendor responses, including unit pricing, catalog numbers, and potential substitute products, with specific requirements for Linear Low Density resin type and flat bottom configuration. Bid submissions are due on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 2:00 PM, with the contract period spanning six months from November 13, 2025, through May 12, 2026, and potential extensions for up to five additional six-month periods. Evaluation criteria will focus on bidder reliability, product quality, and specification conformity, with pricing assessed on an item-by-item basis.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises noted in the documentation. Previous contract information indicates Interboro Packaging Co. as a recent vendor, with unit prices ranging from $7.48 to $26.72 per case. Bidders must comply with various legal requirements, including the Iran Divestment Act, non-collusive bidding certification, and sexual harassment prevention policies. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including notarized forms, W-9, and product samples. Delivery expectations are set at 30 days from order receipt, with no opt-out provisions for participating districts. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the cooperative nature of the bid suggests potential for significant purchasing volume across multiple school districts in Orange County. Pricing may include provisions for adjustments based on tariff modifications, and vendors must demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage requirements.