7CA08045 Physical Training (PT) Clothing Laundering Services

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids on physical training clothing laundering services for its Training Center in Ione, California, under IFB 7CA08045, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A Small Business or Microbusiness preference of up to five percent (maximum $50,000) and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive of up to five percent are available for certified bidders.

The contractor shall collect, launder, fold, and deliver physical training clothing sets containing three t-shirts, two pairs of shorts, one sweatshirt, and one pair of sweatpants per student set, with professional decontamination for garments used in physical training and live fire training. Laundering cycles occur approximately every seven weeks with quantities fluctuating based on training center schedules. All cleaned garments must be returned within seven calendar days of collection, sorted by size and garment type. Services are provided Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

The contractor must supply all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees. CAL FIRE has established blended wage and benefit rates for laundry worker positions at $31.47 per hour (wages and benefits combined) in compliance with Government Code Section 19134; all-inclusive bid pricing must incorporate these rates. The contract term runs from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2029.

The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance with waiver of subrogation, and commercial automobile insurance of at least $1 million. Subcontracting is not permitted. The contractor must provide proof of California business licensing and compliance certifications related to small business status, DVBE certification, the Darfur Contracting Act, and California Civil Rights Laws. Questions are due October 14, 2026. A virtual bid opening is scheduled for October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.