122169-O3 Vestis Withdrawal of Solicitation Intent to Award.docx

This document is a Solicitation Notice Withdrawal of Intent to Award issued by the State of Nebraska, specifically the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC), for Solicitation Number 122169-O3 related to Ponca State Park's Laundry Services. The original solicitation, released on August 8, 2025, sought a comprehensive laundry services provider for the park, with proposals originally due on August 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The initial contract was planned for a four-year term with options to renew for two additional two-year periods, with a vendor start date of October 1, 2025. However, the state is now withdrawing the intent to award notice to Vestis because the vendor can no longer take on the linen portion of the contract.

The withdrawn solicitation was for a detailed laundry service contract covering multiple park lodging facilities, including 4 rustic cabins, 10 year-round cabins, 15 four-bedroom mini-lodges, and 2 green cabins. The contract required providing and managing an extensive inventory of linens with specific fabric compositions, including 55% cotton/45% polyester sheets and 80% cotton/20% polyester towels. The procurement was structured with a fixed-price approach for the entire initial contract term, without additional charges for travel or expenses. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the contract was open to qualified commercial laundry service providers capable of meeting the technical specifications. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reserved the right to add or remove locations within the park during the contract period, providing flexibility in service delivery.