Custodial Supplies / City

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid procurement (CR‑8695‑J6) for a one‑year supply contract to furnish and deliver a comprehensive list of custodial consumables (paper towels, toilet tissue, cleaning chemicals, hand‑soap, disinfecting wipes, gloves, etc.) for use city‑wide. The solicitation was split into two bidding groups: Group 1 required an “all‑or‑nothing” bid on 58 items with award based on the lowest aggregate price; Group 2 allowed line‑item bids on paper‑towel and toilet‑tissue products. The contract was awarded to two vendors: Top Notch Supply, Inc. (won Group 1 and several Group 2 items) and WB Mason (won the remaining Group 2 items). The contract runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, with delivery required within 10 calendar days of each order and options for two additional one‑year renewals. No bond is required; standard commercial liability and workers’ compensation insurance are mandated. Prices must be all‑inclusive (product + delivery) and submitted on a USB drive. • Scope – delivery of 58 distinct custodial‑supply SKUs covering cleaning chemicals, paper products, hand‑hygiene, and miscellaneous janitorial items. • Procurement structure – aggregate award for Group 1, line‑item awards for Group 2; full‑open sealed‑bid competition. • Award – Top Notch Supply (≈ $23 k total) and WB Mason (≈ $29 k for their line‑items).