Warehouse Janitorial Supplies

The Lake County Schools District in Florida is seeking competitive bids for a warehouse janitorial supplies contract through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25-0422-ITB-TF969. The procurement aims to establish a contract for purchasing comprehensive janitorial and cleaning supplies, including brooms, mops, microfiber products, restroom accessories, cleaning tools, and miscellaneous hardware. The solicitation covers 81 distinct line items with specific quantities ranging from 6 to 1,200 units per item, with vendors required to meet minimum order quantities and adhere to specific brand preferences or approved equal alternatives. Key procurement dates include a request for information deadline of June 20, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of July 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. All bids must be submitted electronically through VendorLink.com, with no cost to respondents, and the contract will be awarded for an initial one-year term with potential for two additional one-year renewals, contingent upon maintaining the same contract terms, conditions, and pricing.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does emphasize preferences for businesses with drug-free workplace programs. Bidders must complete mandatory forms including Debarment Certification, Public Entity Crimes Statement, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and Conflict of Interest Statement. The estimated annual expenditure for this contract is $175,000, with the School Board reserving the right to award multiple contracts and adjust quantities as needed. The district serves approximately 42,000 students across 51 learning sites and seeks to establish a partnership relationship with vendors while maintaining flexibility to secure advantageous pricing and service arrangements. Pricing must remain firm through the initial contract term, with potential price adjustments in subsequent years subject to school board approval. Vendors will be required to provide comprehensive documentation, potential product samples, and demonstrate compliance with various legal and ethical requirements.