25. Ivha-IFB-laundry services FY25-FY29

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Veterans Home at Anna, is seeking a vendor to provide institutional and personal laundry services for the Veterans Home and its residents. The contract will cover the pickup, washing, drying, and delivery of linens and resident personal laundry three times per week, in adherence with the rules and regulations of the Federal Veterans' Administration, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, and the Illinois Department of Public Health. The contract term is 5 years, with the State having the option to renew for up to an additional 5 years. Pricing will be provided per the line items in the State's e-procurement system, BidBuy, and the contract allows for a maximum 4% increase for each renewal period. The solicitation is being issued through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract opportunity is subject to a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal, and bidders must submit a utilization plan demonstrating how they will meet the goal or provide documentation of good faith efforts. Certified BEP and Veteran-Owned Business Program (VBP) vendors may be used to meet the goals. The incumbent vendor for the current laundry services contract is Aramark Uniform Services, and the estimated gross revenue to the vendor for the life of the 10-year contract is $1,856,250.