How to bid on custodial and green cleaning supplies for Orange-Ulster BOCES

What Orange-Ulster BOCES is buying

Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking bids for cleaning products for its schools and cooperative school districts. The listed products include floor concentrates, liquid soaps, disinfectant and multipurpose cleaners, odor eliminators, powdered cleansers, bathroom cleaners, non-ammoniated glass cleaners, and Green Seal or other certified green products.

The contract term is February 12, 2027, through February 11, 2028, with options to renew. This may suit suppliers that can offer a range of custodial products, including certified green options.

Key dates and the bid deadline

Questions are due November 4, 2026. The bid deadline is November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the deadline. Check the notice and any addenda for the exact submission instructions and make sure your response is submitted on time.

Who this opportunity suits

This formal request for bid may suit cleaning-product suppliers serving schools or cooperative purchasing groups. Relevant suppliers may carry products across several listed categories and be able to offer Green Seal or other certified green cleaning products.

How to access and respond

Use “View original source” to open the solicitation on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Review the documents and addenda, then submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs before November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Compare each product you plan to offer with the specification. Clearly identify the product and any relevant green certification so the buyer can evaluate your response against the requested categories.

Check the full notice for required forms, pricing instructions, and submission details. Review addenda before submitting, and leave time to complete the electronic submission before the deadline.