Rubber Gloves Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

The Rutherford County Board of Education is requesting bids for custodial supplies and equipment. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on May 16, 2025, to the address provided. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. The board reserves the right to increase or decrease amounts and/or quantities, waive formalities, accept bids as a whole or in parts, and reject any or all bids. Bidders must comply with all specifications, including providing samples for substitute items, and must be in compliance with Tennessee state and federal laws, including criminal background checks and drug-free workplace programs. The contract term is up to 60 months, potentially extendable to 12 months at a time, with mutual agreement. Delivery must be made to schools within 5 business days of order receipt. A minimum dollar amount for delivery will not be accepted. The vendor must notify Rutherford County immediately upon receipt of an order of any items on backorder, and the anticipated timeline the item will be available. Rutherford County will notify the vendor within one week whether Rutherford County will wait for the item or if it will move on to the next vendor with the item in stock. Rutherford County will not be responsible for purchasing backorder items ordered by the vendor prior to Rutherford County's notification on intent to purchase said items. Bid prices must be good for a minimum of 6 months after acceptance by the board of education. After that period, 30 days written notice is required for decrease or increase in price. After written notice is given, custodial supplies may be subject to rebid or go to the next lowest bidder.

Sealed bids are requested for janitorial supplies until 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Bids must be submitted on the attached form and sealed in an envelope clearly marked. Bids may be sent via registered/certified mail, UPS, FedEx, hand-delivered, or submitted electronically at www. ***. *. * bids must include a unit price and total price, and transportation charges to the St. Tammany Parish School Board Slidell support facility. Bidders may bid on the entire list or individual items. Samples are required for items not specified on the bid form and must be delivered to the Slidell support facility by the bid opening time. Material safety data sheets are required for chemical products. A performance bond is required if the purchase amount exceeds $1,000. Delivery is freight on board (FOB) destination. Sales tax is not included. The school board reserves the right to select a higher-priced item if deemed superior. The successful vendor must furnish a certificate of insurance within 15 calendar days of award. Questions can be directed to ***@***. *. * or 985 **** opening will be available for public observation at the St. Tammany Parish School Board office.

Sealed bids are requested for janitorial supplies until 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Bids must be submitted on the attached form and sealed in an envelope clearly marked. Bids may be sent via registered/certified mail, UPS, FedEx, hand-delivered, or submitted electronically at www. ***. *. * bids must include a unit price and total price, and transportation charges to the St. Tammany Parish School Board Slidell support facility. Bidders may bid on the entire list or individual items. Samples are required for items not specified on the bid form and must be delivered to the Slidell support facility by the bid opening time. Material Safety Data Sheets are required for chemical products. A performance bond is required if the purchase amount exceeds $1,000. Delivery is freight on board (FOB) destination. Sales tax is not included. The school board reserves the right to select a higher-priced item if deemed superior. The successful vendor must furnish a certificate of insurance within 15 calendar days of award. Questions can be directed to ***@***. *. * or 985 **** opening will be available for public observation at the St. Tammany Parish School Board office.

Invitation to bid for safety supplies. Bid documents available March 12, 2025. Non-mandatory pre-bid conference March 19, 2025. Bid due April 4, 2025, 11:00 AM CST. Bids will be publicly opened April 4, 2025, 11:30 AM CST. Bidders must complete all required attachments, including an economically disadvantaged business participation summary sheet. A DBE goal of 30% has been established. No fax or email submissions accepted. Hard copy submissions required. Detailed submission instructions in bid documents. All bids must be received by the deadline. The contract may be awarded to a single bidder or to separate bidders. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bid pricing firm for 90 days after bid opening. The board reserves the right to evaluate bids and award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis. Any formal protest against the recommendation of award must be submitted in writing to the procurement director. All bids are the property of the board. The board may cancel or modify the bid at any time. The board is not liable for any costs incurred by prospective bidders prior to issuance of or entering a contract. The initial contract period will be two years, with two one-year renewal options. Drop shipments are not acceptable. Invoices must be submitted in duplicate to the accounting department. Firm proposals are desired. The law of the state of Louisiana shall govern this contract. The board has the right to audit records pertaining to the administration of this contract. The vendor is an independent vendor and will not be deemed an employee of the board. Nondiscrimination in employment and in the performance of the agreement is required. Insurance requirements are detailed in the specifications.