Janitorial Supplies - BP# 130

Solicitation 2638-07221 is a formal bid for the procurement of janitorial supplies for the Cook County Department of Facilities Management. The contract is divided into two primary groups, Chemicals and Equipment, and will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on price and conformance with specifications. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by September 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Local Time in Chicago. The procurement requires the submission of a detailed bid table with unit pricing, an Economic Disclosure Statement, and a Certificate of Insurance. Additionally, bidders must provide an MBE/WBE Utilization Plan to meet goals of 0% MBE and 9.17% WBE, or submit a petition for a waiver with evidence of good faith efforts. The contract mandates that all goods be shipped F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, with deliveries accepted only on weekdays before 3:00 p.m. within the geographical boundaries of Cook County. The County will only accept new items, explicitly rejecting refurbished, rebuilt, or experimental materials, and requires a Material Data Safety Sheet with every delivery. Payment is preferred via the Electronic Payables Program using a Visa purchasing card. Successful bidders must provide a Performance and Payment Bond from a surety rated A and Class VII or higher. Preference is given to certified Veteran owned or Service Disabled Veteran owned Business Enterprises, as well as Social Enterprises.