GT Uni Mac Industrial Washer installed

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) is seeking bids for the purchase and installation of a Uni Mac UW Series High-Performance Hard Mount Washer Extractor at the Ohio Veterans Home Georgetown, located at 2003 Veterans Blvd, Georgetown, OH 45121. The procurement involves complete replacement of existing commercial laundry equipment with a new washer extractor capable of 125-130 lbs capacity, operating on 208V, 50/60 Hz, 3-phase power. Contractors must provide comprehensive services including site assessment, equipment removal, delivery, installation, utility connections, testing, commissioning, and post-installation training. The project requires strict adherence to ADA, OSHA, NFPA standards, and applicable local, state, and federal codes, as well as Uni Mac manufacturer specifications. Proposals must be submitted through OhioBuys with detailed itemized breakdowns of labor hours, rates, and materials, with the bid due date set for December 22, 2025. Contractors must submit warranty information, an affirmation and disclosure form, and a Certificate of Liability Insurance, with services to be performed during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays).

The contract opportunity includes several preference and set-aside considerations for bidders. Vendors can claim domestic preference, Ohio preference, and Veteran Friendly Business Enterprise (VBE) status through a certification process. Ohio preference eligibility requires either ten or more employees in Ohio or border states, or seventy-five percent of employees located in Ohio or border states. Bidders must also complete an E.D.G.G.E. (Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity) business certification and comply with domestic manufacturing requirements. The contract will operate from the date of issuance through June 30, 2027, with a total value not to exceed the specified amount in State Fiscal Year 2025. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Professional Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence). The State reserves the right to audit financial records for three years after final payment and may terminate the contract for cause, convenience, or persistent default.