Arkansas Ionwave #24COR-055 Addendum 4

This opportunity is a nationwide cooperative contract for janitorial supplies and equipment, led by the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA) in partnership with CoreTrust Purchasing Group. - Government Buyer: - Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA), acting as Lead Agency for a cooperative contract - OEMs and Vendors Highlighted: - THE DURACELL COMPANY (batteries) - ENERGIZER BRANDS LLC (batteries) - OFFICE DEPOT (paper products, utensils) - NESTLE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS (creamers) - RECKITT BENCKISER (Lysol wipes) - FOLGERS (coffee) - THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY (cleaning products, Bounty towels, Swiffer) - AJM PACKAGING CORPORATION (plates) - OMAR MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC. (vinyl gloves) - RUBBERMAID (cleaning pads) - BAUSCH & LOMB, INC. (lens cloths) - AMMEX CORPORATION (gloves) - Additional reference brands: Tork, Kimberly-Clark, Diversey, 3M, Clorox, Georgia-Pacific, Gojo, Colgate-Palmolive, Flash Furniture, 23 Threads - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of janitorial supplies and equipment, including: - Professional-grade cleaning chemicals (general, restroom, disinfectants, degreasers, glass, floor care, specialty) - Paper products (toilet tissue, paper towels, napkins, dispensers) - Waste management products (liners, bags, receptacles) - Hand hygiene products (soaps, sanitizers, dispensers) - Janitorial tools (mops, buckets, brooms, carts, signage) - Commercial-grade janitorial equipment (vacuums, scrubbers, buffers, extractors, OEM parts) - Breakroom and personal care items (coffee, creamers, utensils, plates, gloves, batteries) - Safety/security and medical supplies - Specific part numbers and reference products are listed for evaluation; equivalent products are allowed if they meet minimum standards - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Best Value RFP: evaluation based on quality, technical capability, past performance, and value, not just price - Vendors must submit detailed pricing in a specified Excel workbook, including market basket and catalog pricing, and provide information on discounts, incentives, and rebates - Delivery required to multiple locations nationwide; standard delivery for in-stock items within two business days - Contract supports a broad range of public sector agencies through a cooperative purchasing model - Proposals must address technical, logistical, and customer service requirements, including sustainability and compliance - Multi-year contract with options for renewal, firm pricing for initial term, and provisions for price adjustments and catalog updates

The Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA), in partnership with CoreTrust Purchasing Group, is issuing a Best Value Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Supplies and Equipment under solicitation number 24COR-055 Addendum 4. This nationwide cooperative purchasing contract seeks proposals evaluated on overall value including quality, technical capability, past performance, and ability to meet cooperative contract needs, not solely on cost. The solicitation includes detailed submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract terms, with a bid submission deadline of April 9, 2026. Vendors are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal conference and submit questions by February 27, 2026.