Furnish a Washing Machine and Dryer Vending Concession

The Louisiana Department of Corrections seeks a qualified vendor to furnish, install, and operate a coin-operated laundry equipment vending concession at a correctional facility located in Vernon Parish. The procurement requires the vendor to provide washing machines and dryers that meet all applicable state and federal safety standards, with full responsibility for placement, maintenance, repair, and coin collection operations. Key deliverables include competitive bids detailing equipment costs, service fees, and revenue-sharing arrangements with the Department, along with demonstration of prior experience operating laundry vending services in institutional settings and references from similar correctional facilities. The vendor must maintain adequate insurance coverage and comply with all state procurement regulations. Evaluation will be based on equipment quality, service reliability, maintenance responsiveness, and financial terms offered. The proposal deadline is May 20, 2026, with the initial contract term extending for a specified period with renewal options available at the Department's discretion. The posting date was April 10, 2026, allowing potential bidders approximately six weeks to prepare and submit their proposals.

The scope of work document does not specify any particular set-asides or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types. No incumbent contractor information or current vendor details are identified in the available solicitation materials. The funding for this concession service derives from inmate commissary revenues and operational budgets of the Department of Corrections. Specific award values or budget ranges have not been disclosed in the published documentation. Interested vendors should review the complete solicitation package and may need to contact the Louisiana Department of Corrections directly to clarify any technical specifications, site visit requirements, or additional submission requirements not detailed in the scope document provided.