Intent to Award Appeara 122169-O3 Ponca's Laundry.docx

This document is a Solicitation Notice of Intent to Award issued by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) for Ponca State Park's Laundry Services, Solicitation Number 122169-O3. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive laundry services for park lodging facilities, including 4 rustic cabins, 10 year-round cabins, 15 four-bedroom mini-lodges, and 2 green cabins. The solicitation was released on August 8, 2025, with proposals due on August 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The state intends to award the contract to Appeara, with an anticipated contract start date of October 1, 2025. The initial contract term is four years, with options to renew for two additional two-year periods.

The contract requires detailed linen specifications, including 55% cotton/45% polyester sheets and 80% cotton/20% polyester towels, with routine delivery and pickup of clean and soiled linens. The procurement includes a structured bidding process with unit pricing for various linen types, with annual needs ranging from 5,000 to 36,000 units. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed cost sheet suggests a potentially significant annual contract value. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reserves the right to add or remove locations within the park during the contract period, providing flexibility in service delivery. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions were mentioned in the solicitation documents.