Laundry & Linen Services - LDH. CLSH Bid Cancelled: 09/29/2026 - Addendum NO. 01 - CANCELLATION Date Issued: 09/29/26 Your reference i

The Louisiana Department of Health, procuring through the Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, is requesting bids for laundry and linen services at Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville, with bids due September 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST and a mandatory jobsite visit required prior to bid submission.

The vendor must supply and maintain ownership of institutional linens—flat sheets, fitted sheets, pillowcases, bedspreads, towels, pads, washcloths, shower curtains, and bath mats—with specified material blends, sizes, and colors. Scope covers washing, drying, pressing, and delivery of an estimated 351,855 pounds of laundry annually. The vendor must maintain a Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) certified and inspected facility and comply with infection control standards established by the Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, APIC, HLAC, OSHA, and CDC. Cleaned linens must be delivered within three days and maintained on shelf for a maximum of three days. The contractor must provide quarterly quality control reports, monthly invoices, soiled linen reports, and laboratory testing results. An emergency contingency plan with backup generator and one-hour emergency delivery capability is required.

The contract commences upon award and terminates June 30, 2027, with options for two additional 12-month renewals at the same prices and terms, for a maximum duration of 36 months. All delivery costs are F.O.B. destination and included in bid pricing. Payment is made within 30 days of properly executed invoice or delivery. The State reserves the right to award on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and may reject individual line items or terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice, or for cause including failure to meet delivery or quality specifications.

Prospective bidders must contact David Rogers at 318-484-6213 to arrange the mandatory jobsite visit. Bids must be submitted electronically through the LaGov Vendor Portal. Vendors newly registered in LaGov must submit a W-9 form. Public bid opening occurs on September 22 at 10:00 AM CST; vendors may observe via Zoom.