The City of Buffalo is seeking bids for janitorial supplies. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Bidders must submit proposals on the provided forms and may need to provide a bid bond, certified check, bank draft, or letter of credit depending on the bid amount. Energy Star products are required where applicable. Bidders must also submit statements regarding minority and women workforce and business utilization goals. The contract may be renewed for up to four additional one-year periods. Delivery is to be made to various city hall locations and approximately 100 facilities. Bidders are strongly urged to inspect the facilities. Payment will be made within 30 days after approved completion of the contract and receipt of a proper invoice. Penalties may apply for late delivery.
The delivery date shall be considered by the director of purchase in making the award. Such delivery date shall be of the essence of the contract. If the contractor and/or supplier fails to complete the contract within the specified delivery date or within any extensions thereof granted in accordance with this section, the city may elect to permit the contractor and/or supplier to proceed with and complete the contract, provided, however, that in any such case such permission shall not be deemed a waiver in any respect by the city of the contractor's and/or supplier's liability for damages or expenses thereby incurred by the city as a result of the failure to complete delivery within the specified time, but such liability shall continue in full force against the contractor and/or supplier as if such permission had not been granted.
Payment for material, supplies or equipment called for herein shall be made within thirty 30 days after approved completion of contract and the rendition of proper invoice to the division of accounting, 65 niagara square, room **** city hall, buffalo, new york ****.
The city of buffalo reserves the right to award the contract on such as the city deems will best serve its interests.
Ordinarily, proposals are not considered from bidders on supplies, material or equipment, if the bidder or manufacturer of same is in bankruptcy, or in the hands of a receiver at the time of tendering a proposal or at the time of entering into a contract, but the director of purchase reserves the right to accept or reject such proposals in the best interest of the city. No bid shall be accepted from any person or corporation that is in arrears to the city upon any debt or contract.
In order to avoid all controversy in the determination of actual damages or expenses to the city for the delay in completion of the contract by reason of the city's election not to terminate the right of the contractor and/or supplier to proceed with the completion of the contract, the contractor and/or supplier and their surety shall be liable for and shall pay or allow to the city a sum equal to one percent 1 of the total amount of the contract per day as fixed and agreed liquidated damages for each and every calendar day, Sundays and holidays included, after the date fixed for delivery during which time the contract shall remain incomplete, and any such damages and expenses may be deducted by the city from any payment or payments then due or thereafter to fall due to the contractor and/or supplier.
Bidders are strongly urged to inspect the facilities. Contact the building superintendent at ****, room 1, in basement of city hall, for an appointment.
Any contact with the governmental entity, other than to discuss current business with the city of buffalo, or during the question and answer period via email only with the persons identified below, may result in a offeror's immediate disqualification.