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's Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) for the Ponca State Park Laundry Services contract (Solicitation Number: 122169-O3). The original solicitation, released on August 8, 2025, sought a comprehensive laundry service provider for Ponca State Park, covering 4 rustic cabins, 10 year-round cabins, 15 four-bedroom mini-lodges, and 2 green cabins. The initial proposal opening date was set for August 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with an anticipated contract award on September 23, 2025, and a vendor start date of October 1, 2025. The contract was designed for a four-year initial term with options to renew for two additional two-year periods.

On September 11, 2025, the State of Nebraska withdrew its intent to award the contract to Vestis, as the vendor could no longer fulfill the linen portion of the contract. The solicitation required vendors to provide high-quality linens with specific fabric compositions (55% cotton/45% polyester for sheets, 80% cotton/20% polyester for towels) and complete replacement inventories. The procurement process involved a structured cost sheet where vendors would input unit prices for various linen types, with annual needs ranging from 5,000 to 36,000 units. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the detailed specifications suggested a potentially significant annual contract value. 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.