408-540492/dry cleaning services

The state of Alabama, specifically the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) in Tallapoosa County, is seeking a dry cleaning vendor to provide cleaning and pressing services for 40 tablecloths of various colors. The contract opportunity, identified by ID 676571a4104b8b10c40c2654, requires a qualified vendor located within 10 miles of the ALDOT facility at 138 US Hwy 280 West, Alexander City, AL 35010. ALDOT personnel will handle the drop-off and pickup of the tablecloths, and the vendor must be capable of cleaning and pressing the items to professional standards. The solicitation was posted on December 19, 2024, with a response deadline of December 26, 2024. Vendors must submit their quotes electronically through the Public Solicitation site and be registered in Alabama Buys. The procurement process will follow the Standard Terms and Conditions outlined in the Quick Quote Boilerplate document, which provides comprehensive guidelines for suppliers.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types. Vendors must be registered in the Alabama Buys system and comply with E-Verify program requirements if they have employees in Alabama. The solicitation allows for multiple forms of electronic payment, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and electronic funds transfer. While no specific budget range is mentioned for this dry cleaning service contract, vendors should be prepared for the state to conduct price reasonableness and cost realism assessments. The state reserves the right to evaluate quotes based on various factors, and vendors will be considered independent contractors, not state employees, and therefore not eligible for Merit System benefits. Interested vendors must carefully review the attached Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate document to ensure full compliance with all procurement requirements.