IVHM/L/C FY22 Laundry Services

The State of Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking bids for laundry services at three Illinois Veterans' Homes located in Manteno, LaSalle, and Chicago. The contract will include pick-up, washing, drying, and delivery of institutional linens and residents' personal laundry 5-6 days per week, with an estimated annual volume of 241,000 pounds of institutional laundry and 165,000 pounds of personal laundry. The contract term is 36 months, with options to renew for up to 2 additional 12-month terms. Bids are due by November 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM and must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system. Vendors are required to provide a vendor video addressing common reasons bids/offers are non-responsive, complete Forms A/B, submit a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan, and provide proof of Board of Elections and Department of Human Rights registrations.

The contract has a 17% BEP participation goal for minority, women, and persons with disabilities businesses, as well as a 0% Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. The solicitation references two BEP/VOSB certified vendors, including the Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties. The total award amount is estimated at $3,150,480 over the initial 3-year term and two 1-year renewal options, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.