DMA-ITB-355 linen services

The Florida Department of Military Affairs is soliciting bids for linen services at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke under ITB DMA-ITB-355, with sealed bids due September 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST.

The scope encompasses all labor, materials, and linen items including pillowcases, sheets in multiple sizes, bath towels, washcloths, VIP towels, and rubber-backed rugs and scraper mats. Weekly deliveries are required Mondays and Thursdays by 1:00 PM, with additional seasonal pickups or deliveries as needed on 48-hour notice. Bid prices must be firm, net, delivered prices on an F.O.B. destination basis to the Lodging Office. Vendors must carry general liability insurance with combined bodily injury limits of at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence, and property damage insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence. Vendors must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace prior to contract award and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification, authorization to do business in Florida for foreign entities, public records requirements under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, and drug-free workplace certification.

The estimated annual expenditure is approximately $50,000, provided as a guideline only and not guaranteeing minimum orders. The contract term is three years, commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2029, with DMA reserving the right to renew for an additional three-year period contingent upon satisfactory performance and fund availability. Drug-free workplace and certified minority business enterprise certifications receive preference when bids are equal in price, quality, and service.

Written questions are due September 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, with responses posted by September 10, 2026. The Notice of Intended Award will be posted September 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Bidders must submit the original and one copy of their proposal, including a completed price sheet, three vendor references demonstrating at least one year of continuous service, a drug-free workplace certification, minimum qualifications statement, and vendor certifications regarding scrutinized companies lists.