26VS0005 - laundry services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting quotes for laundry services at the Ventura Veterans Home located at 10900 Telephone Road in Ventura, California. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide twice-weekly laundry and linen services for food preparation, nursing, and housekeeping items, estimated at 1,600 pounds per service cycle occurring 312 times annually, with an additional emergency laundry service component of approximately 100 pounds per service and 10 anticipated emergency calls. Key deliverables include comprehensive laundry processing, including washing, drying, and handling of various institutional linens and textiles. The non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for January 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with a deadline for submitting questions on January 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Quotes must be submitted via email to ophelia.deollas@calvet.ca.gov by January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive responsible quote, with award criteria including complete documentation, compliance with state requirements, and adherence to all solicitation specifications. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation including a quote rate sheet, payee data records, contractor certification clauses, and various other mandatory forms.

This procurement is exclusively a Department of General Services (DGS) Certified Small Business solicitation, which means only California-certified small businesses and micro businesses can participate. The contract term is set from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, subject to state approval. Preference will be given to disabled veteran-owned businesses in the event of a tie between certified small businesses. Contractors must comply with specific state requirements, including Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russian sanctions and mandatory disclosure of any generative artificial intelligence usage that could impact contract performance. The solicitation includes specific provisions for insurance requirements, with contractors needing to provide comprehensive coverage including general liability, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, proposers must submit all-inclusive per-pound pricing for laundry services, with rates becoming binding for the entire contract term. The state emphasizes that there is no guaranteed volume of services, as demand may fluctuate based on the Veterans Home's needs.