University of Akron Workday #2025-11-267-MRT

University of Akron Solicits Proposals for Campus-Wide Custodial and Janitorial Supplies

The University of Akron is seeking proposals for a comprehensive supply of custodial and janitorial products to support its Building Services Department across campus facilities. - Government Buyer: - The University of Akron Department of Purchasing - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - 3M (floor pads, scouring pads, surface prep pads) - Scott (paper towels, tissue) - Clorox (cleaners, disinfectants) - Lysol (cleaners) - Rubbermaid (containers, buckets, dustpans) - Purell (hand sanitizer) - Phenom (liners, floor cleaner) - Nilodor (enzyme digesters) - Johnson (carpet shampoo, polish) - Binney & Smith (chalk) - Expo (whiteboard cleaners, erasers) - Mr. Clean (erasers) - Covalence (liners) - HOSPECO (air fresheners) - North (first aid kits) - Condor (dust masks) - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of cleaning and safety supplies, including: - Vacuum bags (e.g., Hoover HushTone, Royal MRY550, Pacer 12UE) - Degreasers, disinfectants, and cleaning compounds (e.g., Peroxy 4-D, Neutrasat, Spray Nine, Prominence HD) - Floor pads and surface prep pads (various 3M models and sizes) - Mop heads, brooms, brushes, buckets, wringers, and handles - Paper products: Scott towels (over 1,000 units), Scott tissue (over 3,000 units), KC tissue, Enmotion towels - Liners and trash bags (Phenom, Covalence, various sizes and thicknesses) - Gloves (nitrile, latex, vinyl, various sizes and types) - Deodorizers, urinal screens, air fresheners (Nilodor, HOSPECO) - First aid kits, safety masks (North, Condor) - Miscellaneous: chalk, erasers, squeegees, putty knives, dusters, sponges - Quantities range from small lots (4 units) to large-scale orders (over 3,000 units for some paper and liner products) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Weekly deliveries to approximately 40 campus drop-sites, alternating between academic/administrative buildings and residence halls - Supplies must be pre-sorted by drop-site; alternative delivery methods may be proposed - Vendors must provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for any alternative products and may be required to submit samples - Compliance with WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards and submission of a VPAT if applicable - Preference for products produced in the United States and Ohio - University reserves the right to determine product equivalency and accept/reject proposals

Description

The University of Akron is seeking proposals for custodial and janitorial supplies as specified in the RFP. The scope includes providing various cleaning products and supplies with pricing inclusive of delivery and warranty. Deliveries are scheduled weekly, alternating between academic/administrative buildings and residence halls, with approximately 40 drop-sites on campus. Vendors may propose alternative delivery methods and must provide SDS sheets for alternative products. The university reserves the right to accept or reject proposals.

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