25-310368. OSP. UniformServices

The State of California, Department of General Services, Office of State Publishing is requesting bids on uniform services under IFB CR-25-310368, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and public opening on September 23. A 5% Small Business preference applies to certified California SBs; a 5% Non-Small Business preference applies to non-SBs using 25% SB subcontractors; and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive of 1% to 5% applies based on participation exceeding the mandatory 3% minimum requirement.

The scope encompasses weekly provision of all labor, materials, laundering, and cleaning services for uniforms, mats, and towels across six Sacramento-region facilities. Uniforms include dark navy blue trousers and shorts; charcoal or dark gray base shirts with stripes in cotton or poly/cotton blend; polo shirts; face masks; and sweaters. The State anticipates ordering approximately 6 complete uniform sets per employee, up to 5 polo shirts per employee, up to 2 face masks per employee, and up to 2 sweaters for Digital location employees. Specialty items include industrial towels in multiple sizes, anti-fatigue mats in three sizes, microfiber dust mops, cotton mop heads, buckets with wringers, and 200 filter bags. Bidders must account for weekly uniform deliveries, replacement charges for damaged or lost items, and towel/mat rental and replacement services. A 10% replacement allowance will be added to the contract total.

The estimated contract term is 36 months with fixed rates throughout. Bidders must meet minimum General Liability, Commercial Automobile, and Worker's Compensation insurance requirements and provide three or more references demonstrating satisfactory performance on similar uniform services within the past five years. Pricing must be submitted using the provided Cost Sheet with all calculations clearly shown. A non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 885 Riverside Parkway, West Sacramento. Written questions are due September 11, 2026, with answers posted September 15.