Opportunity
Worcester Worcester #CR-8730-J7
Worcester Public Schools Solicits Custodial Supplies and Services for School Nutrition Facilities
Posted
June 08, 2026
Respond By
June 24, 2026
Identifier
CR-8730-J7
NAICS
561720
Worcester Public Schools is seeking bids for custodial supplies and services to support its School Nutrition Department across 49 meal service sites. - Government Buyer: - City of Worcester Public Schools, School Nutrition Department - Purchasing Division, City of Worcester - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Stearns (Steramine 718, Steramine Tablets EDC1GSTE, HE Laundry 777) - Synthetic Labs (No Rinse Sanitizer SYN2101, OGC II SYN6523) - Bon Ami (BONAMI14) - Eco Suds, Converge, Eco Rinse, Eco Scale, MP32 (as referenced or equal) - Products/Services Requested: - Cleaning chemicals: pot & pan detergent (Eco Suds or equal, 400 cases), automatic dishwasher detergent (Converge or equal, 200 cases), rinse aid (Eco Rinse or equal, 100 cases), descaler (Eco Scale or equal, 60 cases), all-purpose cleaner (MP32 or equal, hydrogen peroxide-based, 240 units), quaternary food contact sanitizer (Steramine 718, Stearns, 14,000 packets), food contact sanitizer (No Rinse Sanitizer SYN2101, Synthetic Labs, 2,000 quarts), quaternary sanitizer tablets (Steramine Tablets EDC1GSTE, Stearns, 75,000 tablets), oven & grill cleaner (OGC II SYN6523, Synthetic Labs, 50 quarts), HE laundry detergent (HE Laundry 777, Stearns, 1,000 packets), all-purpose scouring powder (Bon Ami, BONAMI14, 1,000 containers) - Cleaning supplies: carboys with spigot (100), trigger spray bottles (400), bottle trigger sprayers (400), secondary labels (400), quaternary ammonium test strips (50,000), plastic pumps (200), cleaning pails (green, blue, red, 50 each), eye goggles (100), scrub brushes (20" and 8", 50 each) - Services: custodial services and technical assistance, including furnishing, delivery, and servicing of dispensing equipment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Products must meet environmental certifications (Green Seal, UL EcoLogo, or EPA Safer Choice) where specified - Bidders must provide product certifications, dispensing equipment, and service plans - Compliance with safety, environmental, and efficacy standards is emphasized - Delivery required to multiple school sites throughout Worcester - Equivalents to specified OEM products are allowed - Contract includes one base year with options for up to two additional years
Description
This solicitation is for furnishing and delivering custodial supplies and services as per the requirements and specifications of the City of Worcester Public Schools. The contract period is one year, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options to renew for a second and third year at the City's discretion. The bid includes a wide range of commodities related to facility maintenance and supplies, including cleaning products and equipment. Bids must be submitted by June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and the contact person for this solicitation is Jerry Kucera.