Backup Laundry Transportation Services (IFB S19612537)

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. S19612537) for Backup Laundry Transportation Services across Northern, Central, and Southern California. This procurement seeks a transportation contractor to handle distribution of soiled and clean laundry to and from various state, county, and government agencies, including CDCR institutions. The solicitation covers 52 established and contingency routes, with bidders able to quote rates for individual routes or multiple routes. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least three years of transportation experience, possess a minimum of two drivers and two tractor-trucks with backup capacity, and maintain valid California Commercial Driver's Licenses for all operators. The bid submission deadline is November 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with an anticipated contract start date of December 3, 2025, for a two-year term with a potential one-year extension. Bids will be evaluated based on best value criteria, including cost, past performance, and experience, with no small business or disadvantaged vendor preferences applied.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the solicitation documents. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, insurance, materials, parking, tolls, and per diem expenses, with services required 24 hours per day, 365 days annually, including state holidays. Subcontracting is not permitted under this solicitation. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the contract includes strict performance requirements, with contractors potentially receiving adverse vendor performance reports for failing to perform agreed-upon routes three times within a 90-day period. The solicitation documents include comprehensive security provisions, general provisions, and bidding instructions that establish rigorous compliance standards for potential contractors. Although no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the transportation services and the requirement for multiple vehicles and drivers suggests a significant operational investment will be required from the successful bidder.