Custodial Supplies and Equipment

The Fontana Unified School District is soliciting bids for a contract to supply custodial supplies and equipment to support its operational needs across all school sites, with the goal of establishing a reliable, cost-effective, and consistent vendor relationship. The solicitation, numbered 26/27-0004 and posted on July 1, 2026, requires responses by 2:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026, submitted exclusively through the OpenGov procurement portal. The initial contract term begins on August 5, 2026, or the date of award, and runs through June 30, 2027, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods under Education Code Section 17596, contingent on mutual agreement, competitive pricing, and district satisfaction. All products must meet or exceed district specifications and industry standards, with full compliance required for paper products like 2-ply toilet paper and high-capacity roll towels compatible with Kimberly Clark dispensers, interior and exterior cleaning equipment including backpack vacuums, wet/dry vacuums, carpet extractors, and air movers, as well as cleaning chemicals, personal protective equipment, and other ancillary supplies. Bidders must submit detailed pricing for each line item, providing percentage discounts from their most recent published catalog, and must include samples that meet required specifications at no cost to the district. The evaluation process includes mandatory pass/fail criteria: possession of a functional online ordering system, ability to meet delivery deadlines within 72 hours of order placement, and sample conformity; failure in any of these renders a bid non-responsive. Pricing must be firm for the contract term, inclusive of all shipping, packaging, and warranty costs, with sales tax paid by the district. Deliveries are to be made Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to designated locations listed in Exhibit A, with purchase order numbers required on all packaging, shipments, invoices, and documentation. The district retains the right to inspect, accept, or reject any goods based on compliance and quality, and may conduct laboratory testing at the bidder’s expense if samples fail. All items must be new unless otherwise specified and include a standard warranty covering full parts and labor, effective upon receipt. Bidders face full liability for errors or omissions and must carry comprehensive insurance, including $3,000,000 umbrella liability, business automobile liability,