Competitive Bids for Nitrile Gloves Supply and Delivery

Wake County Public School System is soliciting competitive bids from qualified vendors to provide and deliver nitrile gloves for custodial staff. This contract supports a transition from vinyl to nitrile gloves to enhance safety during routine cleaning and bloodborne pathogen clean-up across 203 schools serving roughly 161,000 students. The gloves required must be blue or purple, powder-free, latex-free, at least 3 mil thick, and chemical resistant with either contour or beaded cuffs. Boxes must contain 100 gloves, packed 10 boxes per case, and brands specified are Amercare models VF001 through VF005. Anticipated quantities for the various sizes (Small through XX-Large) total over 1,600 cases, reflecting the district’s substantial operational needs. The contract period begins July 1, 2025, and runs through June 30, 2026, with the possibility for two one-year renewals by mutual agreement. Delivery is to be made to the WCPSS Central Receiving center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Vendors are required to follow strict compliance guidelines, including sexual offender registry checks for personnel, proof of insurance, E-Verify employment eligibility, and submission of both physical and electronic bid responses. The overall estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, underscoring the scale and importance of providing consistent, safe protective equipment for schools in the district.