Contract: laundry chemicals

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, has issued Request for Bid (RFB) #3050-26 for Bulk and Non-Bulk Laundry Chemicals, targeting multiple state facilities including the New Hampshire Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Hospital, Glencliff Home for the Elderly, and New Hampshire Veterans Home. The procurement seeks a comprehensive five-year contract from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2030, with potential two-year extension options. Vendors must supply, install, and maintain laundry chemical equipment at no cost to the state, with monthly service and titration readings required. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing a wide range of laundry and cleaning chemical products, including detergents, bleach, softeners, enzyme solutions, and specialized cleaning compounds across various container sizes. Key objectives include guaranteeing wash results with a total re-wash not exceeding 2.5%, maintaining trained personnel for technical assistance, and ensuring environmentally friendly product selection. The bid is due on July 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with the bid opening conducted online via Microsoft Teams, and bidders must comply with state regulations and provide detailed product specifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract covers approximately 2,661,700 pounds of annual laundry processing across multiple state facilities, suggesting a significant volume that could be attractive to chemical supply and industrial cleaning product vendors. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the contract implies a substantial procurement value. The bid requires vendors to have robust technical capabilities, including equipment installation, maintenance, and emergency response procedures. Vendors must also demonstrate product compatibility with existing institutional laundry systems and provide detailed product recall protocols. The extensive product list and multi-year contract duration indicate a strategic procurement approach aimed at establishing a long-term, stable supply relationship for critical institutional cleaning and laundry chemical needs across New Hampshire's state facilities.