Laundry Equipment

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division (CPA-SPD) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Laundry Equipment, with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) identified as a major customer. The IFB covers a range of laundry equipment including dryers, washers/extractors, and a steam press in capacities from 50 to 700 pounds. The contractor will be responsible for delivery, installation, manuals, training, and providing a warranty. Responses are due by August 7, 2024, and the initial contract term is from the effective date through January 31, 2025, with four one-year renewal options. Pricing must be firm, fixed, and all-inclusive. CPA-SPD will evaluate responses based on responsiveness, risk of non-performance, and best value to the state, and will award by line item to the vendor providing the best value.

The IFB allows for consideration of equivalent brands to the referenced specifications, and indicates a preference for Texas-based businesses, products, and services. However, no set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are specified. The estimated quantities are provided, but CPA-SPD does not guarantee a specific purchase volume. While the budget or award value is not disclosed, the IFB states that no minimum compensation to the contractor is guaranteed.