Laundry and Linen Services - DVA

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids on laundry and linen services for the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs' War Veteran Home, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time under RFx Number 3000026543. Written inquiries must be submitted by August 18, 2026, with responses by August 25.

The scope encompasses six product categories: flat sheets (18,935 units), fitted sheets (8,840 units), pillowcases (13,300 units), spread blankets (8,200 units), wash towels (26,700 units), and bath towels (26,400 units). Flat sheets, fitted sheets, and pillowcases must meet a 55% cotton / 45% polyester blend; towels require 90% cotton / 10% polyester. All items must meet specified dimensions and color requirements. The contractor must provide pickup of soiled linens and delivery of clean linens within 24 hours of order placement during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), furnish all equipment including linen bags, bins, and carts, and maintain inventory levels throughout the term. Unit pricing must be all-inclusive of equipment rental, labor, materials, packing, tagging, freight, and delivery. The contractor must obtain and maintain an occupational license and Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) certificate prior to award and comply with Federal and State infection control regulations, CDC, OSHA, and APIC standards.

The initial contract period runs from award through June 30, 2027, with options for two additional 12-month renewal periods for a maximum term of 36 months. The State reserves the right to award on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder or to reject individual line items. All bid prices must be firm and quoted on an F.O.B. Destination basis with title passing upon receipt. The contractor must maintain Workers Compensation with $1,000,000 Employers Liability minimum, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, with insurance providers rated A-:VI or higher by A.M. Best. Bidders must register in the LaGov system, submit W-9 forms if newly registered, and certify regarding debarment status, Israel boycott prohibitions, and firearm industry discrimination prohibitions. Contact: Alana Clark, 225-342-5427 or alana.clark@la.gov.