Custodial Supplies for Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES and School Districts

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Background The Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, along with its component School Districts, is seeking to procure custodial supplies through a Cooperative Bid Group as authorized by General Municipal Law Section 119-o. The goal of this contract is to establish reliable and satisfactory supplies for all participants involved in the cooperative bid. Work Details The contract will cover the supply of various custodial supplies as specified in the bid documents. Vendors are required to provide a complete and reliable supply of these items, which may include cleaning agents, paper products, and other custodial necessities. The specifications detail minimum acceptable standards for the products, delivery requirements (FOB destination), and pricing structures including net delivered prices for Section A items and percentage discounts for Section B items. Vendors must also provide samples for any substitute items they propose. Period of Performance The contract will be effective from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional one-year periods by mutual agreement. Place of Performance The custodial supplies will be delivered to various locations within the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES service area. This includes multiple school districts and educational centers across Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Cayuga, and Wayne Counties in New York. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate experience in providing custodial supplies to similar organizations and have a proven track record of reliability. They are required to submit specific forms including a Bid Proposal Form, Vendor Bid Item Listing, W-9 form, and others as outlined in the bid documents. Additionally, bidders must comply with New York State laws regarding sexual harassment prevention training and certification that they are not on the Prohibited Entities List under the Iran Divestment Act.