Bid guide
How to bid on custodial machinery for Orange-Ulster BOCES
What Orange-Ulster BOCES is buying
Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking bids for custodial machinery for itself and participating school districts in Orange and Ulster Counties. The pricing sheets set the minimum acceptable product standards; products must meet or exceed them to be considered.
The contract is scheduled to run from February 10, 2027, to February 9, 2028, with renewal options. Vendors may find the cooperative arrangement relevant if they can supply the specified machinery to BOCES and participating districts.
Key dates and the bid deadline
The solicitation was published October 27, 2026. Questions are due November 4, 2026. Bids are due November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Submit through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission directions in the notice, before the deadline. Plan to complete the submission ahead of time so you can address any portal or document issues.
Who this opportunity may suit
This formal request for bids may suit equipment vendors that provide custodial machinery and can offer products that meet or exceed the standards in the pricing sheets.
Because the bid covers BOCES and participating school districts in Orange and Ulster Counties, review the solicitation documents to understand the listed items and the terms before deciding whether to respond.
How to access and submit a bid
Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” link. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is required to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.
Prepare and submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the November 10, 2026, 2:00 PM ET closing time.
Prepare a clear, compliant response
Use the pricing sheets as the basis for your offer. Check each product against the stated minimum standards and make it easy for reviewers to see how your proposed items meet or exceed them.
Review the full notice and all addenda before finalizing your bid. If you need clarification, submit questions by November 4, 2026, and leave time to verify that your response has been submitted successfully.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Orange - Ulster Boces; the original posting controls.