Laundry Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #03A3960) for comprehensive laundry services across six California counties: Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, and Sonoma. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide uniform cleaning, rental services, and safety mat cleaning/rental services for 12 Caltrans facilities, with specific bi-monthly summer schedules (May-September) and weekly winter schedules (November-April). Required services include complete laundry management processes such as pickup, delivery, tagging, and cleaning of diverse items including floor mats, coveralls, towels, washcloths, aprons, and other laundry materials. The contract will run from April 5, 2025 (or upon Caltrans approval) through March 31, 2028, with bids due by February 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, followed by a bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day. Contractor qualifications include possessing a current and valid California Motor Carrier Permit, maintaining specified insurance coverage, and paying employees a minimum blended rate of $29.64 per hour, which includes $15.59 base rate and $14.05 in benefits.

While no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is mandatory, the solicitation offers a 5% DVBE incentive for 100% DVBE participation. A Small Business (SB) preference of 5% is available for certified Small Business/Microbusiness firms, with Caltrans targeting a 25% Small Business participation goal. Bid prices must comprehensively include all employer payments, taxes, insurance, and associated costs. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the multi-year contract and extensive service requirements suggest a significant procurement value. Interested bidders are encouraged to review the complete solicitation package, with accessibility accommodations available by submitting a request at http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or calling (916) 654-2852 for any necessary document modifications or additional information.