Active SLED Opportunity · ARKANSAS · FORT SMITH SCHOOLS

    Fort Smith Public Schools - SY 26 - 27 - Custodial Supplies

    Issued by Fort Smith Schools
    educationRFPFort Smith SchoolsSol. 252507
    Open · 21d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    21
    due May 15, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 7, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Fort Smith
    education
    NAICS CODE
    424130
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Fort Smith Public Schools seeks sealed proposals for custodial supplies for school year 26-27. Vendors must have experience with school districts and meet evaluation criteria including price, past experience, and lead times. Minority participation is encouraged. Submission includes proposal upload and compliance with Arkansas state boycott acknowledgements.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    252507
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    April 7, 2026
    Due Date
    May 15, 2026
    NAICS Code
    424130AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Fort Smith Schools
    Agency
    Fort Smith Schools

    Description

    The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals from qualified vendors with experience working with school districts to secure Fort Smith Public Schools - SY 26 - 27 - Custodial Supplies.  Fort Smith Public Schools ("FSPS") does not assume to have included every detail in this RFP, but has made every effort to provide all bidders with enough information to bid on this RFP.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 2025-26 RFP-027
    • Department: Procurement
    • Department Head: Craig Tecmire (Supervisor of Purchasing)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-04-21T21:00:00.000Z
    • Answers Posted By: 2026-04-24T05:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Line Item Price (80 pts)
      • Best value option for FSPS that meets specifications and needs.
      • Item must be comparable to requested specification in quantity and quality.
    • FSPS Past Experience with company (10 pts)
      • Past professional experience.
      • Willingness to work and support FSPS.
    • Lead Times (10 pts)
      • Ability to provide product in timely manner.

    Submission Requirements

    • Proposal Upload (required)

      Vendors please use this section to provide any specific information other than pricing on the products you are bidding out.

    • Vendors please indicate the number of days it will take to receive an order after receipt of FSPS Purchase Order? (required)
    • Assurance & Disclosure Statement (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Minority Business Policy (required)

      Minority participation is encouraged in this and all other procurements by Fort Smith Public Schools. Qualified applicants please check minority type.

    • Arkansas minority-owned or women-owned Certification Number

      If applicable, please provide.

    • Acknowledgements of Arkansas State Boycott Terms and Conditions (required)

      Is your company engaged in a boycott of Israel (Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-1-503)?

    • Acknowledgements of Arkansas State Boycott Terms and Conditions (required)

      Is your company engaged in a boycott of Energy, Fossil Fuel, Firearms, or Ammunition Industry (Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-1-1102)?

    • Acknowledgements of Arkansas State Boycott Terms and Conditions (required)

      Does your company knowingly employ or contract with illegal immigrants?

    • Acknowledgements of Arkansas State Boycott Terms and Conditions (required)

      Is your Company owned in whole or with a majority of ownership by the government of The People's Republic of China (Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-1-1203)?

    Questions & Answers

    Q (Line Item #2): Are you requesting the Dispenser as well as the Paper towels? Towel, Paper Towel - Universal Dispenser - Brown paper - "PROVIDE SAMPLE"

    A: No - Just the paper towel.


    Q (Clarification): Kindly specify the award type (line Item, All or None, Group by Group) for the bid.

    A: It is listed in the specifications - Line item.


    Q (No subject): I noticed that the bid states a detailed delivery schedule will be developed after the award. Could you clarify what the typical delivery frequency is (e.g., monthly or quarterly)?

    A: Everything is demand driven, usually we order quarterly.


    Q (No subject): For line item 2 (Towel, Paper Towel - Universal Dispenser - Brown paper -) is it universal multifold or universal center pull?

    A: I don't think it is either, it is a roll of brown paper that has an open cavity in the middle that is placed in the dispenser.


    Q (Recap/bid tabulation): Can you provide the recap/bid tabulation from last years bid 2024-25 RFP-012

    A: It is available through our OpenGov portal.


    Key dates

    1. April 7, 2026Published
    2. May 15, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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