Laundry Equipment

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB-25-002) for industrial laundry equipment procurement across 143 correctional facilities statewide. The solicitation covers 24 line items of washer-extractors and dryers with varied voltage configurations (208/240V and 440/480V) and fuel types including natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and steam. Vendors must bid on all items and provide comprehensive services including delivery, installation, voltage verification, and staff training, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 2 to 8 units per item type. The bid deadline is January 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with a vendor question deadline of November 18, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. Potential contractors must demonstrate at least three years of relevant business experience within the past five years, maintain a Dun & Bradstreed Financial Stress Class of 1-4, and comply with Florida statutory requirements including E-Verify registration and drug-free workplace certification.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Performance measures include financial penalties for late delivery ($100 per day after 30 days), late substitution notification ($50 per day after day 10), and late quarterly reporting ($50 per day after day 30). Contractors must adhere to correctional institution security requirements and Prison Rape Elimination Act standards, and provide minimum three-year parts warranties for washers/extractors and five-year warranties for bearings and structural components. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract is structured as an Agency Term Contract (ATC) valid for up to three years with potential renewals. The Department is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes on direct purchases, and contract pricing will remain fixed throughout the term unless an equitable price adjustment is requested through standard state procurement forms. The anticipated contract award is scheduled for January 2026, with comprehensive pricing to include all packaging, handling, shipping, delivery, installation, training, and applicable fees.