Cleaning Products / Program - EPP Food Service / WPS

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (CR‑7945‑W3) for the Worcester Public Schools’ Food Service Environmental Product Program (EPP) cleaning contract. The award covers a full line of environmentally preferable cleaning chemicals, dispensing equipment, and ancillary janitorial supplies for over 53 meal‑service sites, with delivery to 11 primary locations. The contract is for a one‑year term, renewable for up to two additional years, and requires third‑party green certifications (e.g., Green Seal, UL EcoLogo, EPA Safer Choice). • Scope includes ware‑washing detergents, rinse aids, sanitizers, all‑purpose cleaners, specialty cleaners, microfiber products, and program‑support services. • Estimated annual quantities range from 100 gallons of dishwasher detergent to 75 000 sanitizer tablets and 1 000 microfiber cloths, indicating a moderate‑to‑large volume contract. • Awarded to Next‑Gen Supply Group, LLC; no other vendors were listed.