Contract: linens, blankets, sheets, towels, & misc. (supply & deliver)

The State of New Hampshire's Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive linens, blankets, sheets, towels, and miscellaneous items contract (RFB #2901-24) for various state agencies. The procurement covers 18 distinct line items of hospital-quality textiles, including bar mops, bath blankets, bath towels, bed sheets, hand towels, microfiber cloths, muslin sheets, pillows, pillowcases, thermal blankets, and wash cloths. Key specifications require domestic manufacturing for thermal blankets and precise fabric compositions such as 55% cotton and 45% polyester for sheets and pillowcases. The bid closing date is April 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with the last day for questions being April 12, 2024. Evaluation criteria include meeting established product specifications, providing the lowest total cost, maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate, and achieving a 90% fill rate. The contract term will commence July 1, 2024, or upon execution by the Commissioner of Administrative Services, and will continue for approximately three years with an option to extend for an additional two years.

The contract is non-exclusive and allows participation by political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations under Section 501(c) of the federal internal revenue code. Vendors must obtain comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by New Hampshire law. Delivery locations currently include the Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Hospital, NH Veteran's Home, and Glencliff Home, with the State reserving the right to add or delete locations. Delivery requirements mandate fulfillment within five business days of order placement, with pricing to be F.O.B. Destination and no additional charges permitted. In the most recent bid award, Acme Supply Co., LTD was selected as the recommended awardee with a total contract value of $217,867.65 for the three-year term, representing an estimated annual spend of $72,622.55. The contract includes an additional 10% allowance for balance of product line, with competing bids ranging from $87,137.00 to $123,221.25 for initial annual quantities.