VDC INVITE TO BID, TERM CONTRACT, DUST PANS, MOP BUCKETS, PAILS, RECYCLE CONTAINERS/10-26/LOT BID\129603

Solicitation IFB-129603 is an invitation for bids issued by the Virginia Department of General Services to establish a term contract for the supply of various cleaning and waste containers for the Virginia Distribution Center in Sandston, Virginia. The scope of work includes the provision of heavy-duty and lobby-type dust pans, mop buckets with cone-style wringers, plastic pails in 10 and 14-quart sizes, and various blue recycling containers ranging from 28-quart to 50-gallon capacities. The Commonwealth will award the contract on a lot basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on net prices. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eVA portal by 2:00 PM EDT on October 26, 2026, and must include a Small Business Subcontracting Plan to be considered responsive. The contract mandates strict delivery and packaging guidelines, requiring shipments to be made on 40 by 48-inch 4-way hardwood pallets, stretch-wrapped, and not exceeding 2,600 pounds or 56 inches in height. Deliveries must be scheduled at least 72 business hours in advance and are accepted Monday through Friday between 7:15 AM and 12:00 PM. All items must be delivered within 22 to 25 calendar days after receipt of order. Payment is processed monthly within 30 days of receiving a valid invoice. Additionally, the solicitation provides award priority to DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned enterprises.