Laundry Equipment

The Georgia Department of Corrections issued an eRFQ for laundry equipment on October 28, 2022, with proposals due November 14, 2022. This opportunity has closed and resulted in awards to two vendors as of the Notice of Award posted January 18, 2023; the summary reflects the final award outcome rather than an open pursuit window.

GDC sought to establish one or more open agency contracts for labor, materials, tools, and laundry equipment (washers and dryers) with FOB Destination delivery to GDC facilities statewide, installation in laundry rooms, and staff training. The scope encompassed 17 line items with equipment sizes ranging from 60-pound to 200-pound units across various configurations. Estimated annual quantities were provided based on historical usage, though the resulting contract does not guarantee volume or funding commitments; GDC places orders as needed throughout the contract life. An immediate requirement existed for one 130-pound washer and two 170-pound gas dryers for delivery to the Special Management Unit in Jackson, Georgia, which GDC reserved the right to procure separately from the multi-year contract if necessary.

The Notice of Award identified two apparent successful offerors: Star Laundry Equipment dba Davis CLS with an estimated award amount of $380,455 and Tri State Technical Services with an estimated award amount of $274,022.51. Southeastern Laundry Equipment was deemed non-responsive for failure to return required specification sheets and inability to confirm equipment met security requirements. Tri State Technical Services received multiple line item rejections for quoting Continental Girbau brands lacking required tamperproof security features. Payment terms are NET 30. Protests must be submitted electronically to doas.protests@doas.ga.gov.