About this opportunity
AI summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority seeks vendors to supply janitorial and cleaning supplies for a one-year contract. Requested items include Simple Green, floor stripper, carpet defoamer, high-speed floor finish, bathroom cleaner, ready-to-use and aerosol glass cleaners, multipurpose cleaner, disinfectant wipes, wax and gum remover, and deodorizers. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. Interested parties must submit bids via the VTA Procurement Website by 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on September 30, 2026, or digitally via email or online as specified. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference takes place on July 01, 2026, and all questions must be submitted no later than July 09, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
- Solicitation No.
- P26030
Scope of work
- Dust mops, wet mops, finish mops, and mop handles
- Cleaners, degreasers, multi-purpose cleaners, and floor strippers
- Disinfectant cleaners, sanitizing wipes, and cleaning wipes
- Paper towels, continuous paper towel rolls, and toilet paper
- Trash bags, recycled trash bags, and pest-repellent trash bags
- Hand soaps, hand sanitizers, and lotion soaps
- Glass cleaners, restroom cleaners, and urine removers
- Provision and maintenance of an online ordering system for authorized personnel
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Total Bid Price (Lowest responsive and responsible bidder) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Sufficient means and experience in the type of work called for in the IFB
- Authorized reseller requirements
- Compliance with California Air Resources Board Certification Requirement (Certificate of Reported Compliance)
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Form 1A: Bid for Contract and Bidder General Information
- Bid Form 1B: Cost Bid
- Bid Form 3: Designation of Subcontractors (Non-Construction)
- Bid Form 4: Listing of SBE Bidder or Subcontractors
- Attachment A to Bid Form 4: Listing of Lower Tier SBE Subcontractors & Suppliers
- Bid Form 5: Litigation Disclosure
- Bid Form 6: General Certifications
- Bid Form 7: Non-Collusion Declaration
- Bid Form 10: Designation of Bidder's Representative
- Bid Form 11: Local Firm Certification
Key dates
- Issue date
- June 23, 2026
- Pre-Bid Conference
- July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Deadline to submit IFB Comments
- July 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- Brand Name or Equal Submission
- July 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- Approved Equals posted
- October 14, 2026
- Bid Due Date / Bid Opening
- October 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- Anticipated Notice of Recommended Award
- November 24, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Instructions
- Submit bid forms electronically to VTA's Procurement Website at https://www.vta.org/business-center. Cost Bid Form 1B must be submitted as a separate electronic document.
Contract details
- Set-aside / preference
- Small Business Enterprise (SBE) contract goal of 17.72%
- Insurance and bonding
- General Liability (ISO CG 0001 occurrence form), Business Auto Coverage (ISO CA 0001), Workers' Compensation as required by California Labor Code and Employer's Liability, and Cargo insurance equivalent to AIMU All Risk form including War, Strikes, Riots & Civil Commotions.