SY 27 Jones County Schools - Chemical Bid

Jones County School District in Georgia is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for chemical and janitorial products to support its School Nutrition Program during School Year 2027. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of supplies including cleaning chemicals, sanitizing solutions, disposable gloves, mop equipment, floor care tools, hand soap, and hair nets required across seven school delivery locations. Vendors must provide all supplies with charges for packing and transportation included under Freight on Board (F.O.B.) terms to the specified schools. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with potential extension of up to three months at the same bid pricing and renewal options for up to four additional one-year terms contingent upon vendor performance. Sealed bids are due on May 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with opening scheduled for 2:00 p.m. the same day at 125 Stewart Avenue, Gray, Georgia 31032. The deadline for written questions is May 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., and no pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Award will be made within approximately 60 days of bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications and terms, with all bid prices remaining firm for 365 days from the contract award date.

Vendors must comply with federal procurement standards, including Buy American provisions for food products, HACCP requirements, debarment and suspension certifications, equal opportunity compliance, and insurance requirements with General Liability coverage of a minimum $500,000 per occurrence. The procurement incorporates federal regulations including 2 CFR Parts 200 and 400, 7 CFR Part 210.21, and various civil rights and environmental compliance standards. The School Food Authority (SFA) reserves the right to award a single contract or multiple contracts based on line items or groups as it determines best serves district interests. After the initial 365-day firm pricing period, the SFA may entertain semi-annual requests for escalation or de-escalation based on verified third-party market data, with price increases capped at 10% unless alternative sources are available. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt for properly received and accepted goods. No specific funding amount, incumbent vendor information, or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the solicitation documents.