Drapery & Blinds Cleaning & Maintenance (DSH-M IFB 16-20018)

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Metropolitan in Los Angeles County is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 16-20018 for comprehensive drapery and blinds cleaning, maintenance, and related services. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, permits, insurance, and personnel to service approximately 9,500 drapery widths, 475 privacy curtains, and 300 shower curtains. Key deliverables include cleaning, repair, replacement, and alterations of curtains and blinds, along with hardware maintenance and installation services. An optional bidder's conference is scheduled for May 9, 2016, at 10:00 AM, with the bid submission deadline set for May 17, 2016, at 3:00 PM, followed by an immediate public bid opening. Contractor qualifications include ability to pass background checks, attend DSH orientation training, and maintain required insurance coverage, including $1M commercial general liability, $1M motor vehicle liability, and workers' compensation insurance. The evaluation will likely focus on compliance with specified service requirements and competitive pricing across various service categories.

The procurement includes preferences for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participants, potentially offering additional consideration to qualifying vendors. The contract term is from July 1, 2016, through December 30, 2016, with pricing structured on a per-unit basis for specific services like cleaning, repairs, and installations, plus hourly rates for related services. The hospital will maintain an inventory of parts and supplies, with additional materials subject to contract manager approval. Bidders must provide detailed rate sheets covering cleaning services, drapery repair and alteration, rod/track repair and replacement, and drapery/blind related services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of services and the estimated quantities suggest a potentially significant contract value. Bid pricing will remain valid for 180 calendar days from submission, and the quantities listed are estimates, meaning actual service requirements may vary throughout the contract period.