Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #161-05082026
Cleaning Products and Food Safety System for Catawba County Schools
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
161-05082026
NAICS
424690, 561720
Catawba County Board of Education is seeking a vendor to supply cleaning products and implement a comprehensive food safety and sanitation system for all school cafeterias in Catawba County, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Catawba County Board of Education, School Nutrition Department - Products Requested: - Wide range of cleaning and janitorial supplies, including: - Glass cleaner (10 quarts, part #55-0190) - Dish machine rinse agent (100 x 5-gal buckets, part #55-0380; 35 gallons, part #55-0381) - Dishwashing system detergent (75 x 5-gal buckets, part #55-0390) - Dishwasher scale remover (25 gallons, part #55-0400; 10 quarts, part #55-0401) - Pot and pan detergent (25 gallons, part #55-0410; 40 x 5-gal buckets, part #55-0420) - Kitchen sanitizer (50 gallons, part #55-0440) - Multi-purpose cleaner (25 quarts, part #55-1150; 5 gallons, part #55-1160) - Freezer cleaner (10 quarts, part #55-1170) - Liquid laundry detergent w/enzymes (20 gallons, part #55-1733) - Powdered laundry detergent (50 x 25-lb boxes, part #55-1795) - Pine scent disinfectant (30 gallons, part #55-2020) - Stainless cleaner and polish (20 x 16-oz carafes, part #55-2051) - Mop & Flop cleaner (40 gallons, part #55-2141; 20 x 5-gal buckets, part #55-2145) - Heavy duty oven cleaner (20 quarts, part #55-2170) - Heavy duty cleaner degreaser (25 quarts, part #55-2251; 5 gallons, part #55-2252) - Ready to use sanitizer (60 quarts, part #55-2300) - Services Requested: - Implementation and support of a food safety and sanitation system, including: - Installation and maintenance of dispensing equipment and spray bottles - Monthly or as-needed deliveries to each school - Inventory management, pH testing, and dish machine maintenance - Hazardous materials audits, SDS management, and ongoing staff training - Standardized reporting system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor must provide, install, and maintain dispensing equipment at no charge - Program must be implemented within 30 working days of award - Compliance with OSHA and North Carolina safety regulations - Criminal background checks for all vendor employees - All transportation and delivery charges must be included in quoted price - Contract may be awarded to a single vendor for all goods and services - Quantities listed are estimates; no guaranteed minimum order - Places of Performance/Delivery: - All Catawba County school sites, including elementary, middle, and high schools (full list provided) - Contracting office: Catawba County School Nutrition Department, 2285 North Anderson Avenue, Newton, NC 28658
Description
The Catawba County Board of Education is soliciting proposals for cleaning products and a comprehensive food safety and sanitation system for its school sites. The scope includes providing, installing, and maintaining dispensing equipment and spray bottles at no charge, monthly deliveries to individual schools, inventory management, pH testing, equipment maintenance, safety data sheet management, training for kitchen staff, and a reporting system. The successful vendor must implement the program within 30 working days of award and provide ongoing service and education to ensure compliance and safety.