Laundry Services / July 2025 - June 2026

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for laundry services in Lincoln County, seeking a vendor to provide weekly laundry services for Thompson Hall Dorm. The procurement covers comprehensive laundering of flat sheets, fitted sheets, pillow covers, pillowcases, and blankets, with occasional table cover services. Vendors must be located within a 50-mile radius of DOCJT and will be responsible for washing, drying, and folding laundry on a weekly basis. The contract period runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with laundry pickup and delivery scheduled every Friday between 8:00 am and 11:00 am. The solicitation will be evaluated using a "best value" approach, with price as the primary evaluation criterion, based on per-pound rates for sheets and pillowcases (estimated 110 pounds per week) and per-blanket pricing (estimated 12 blankets per week). The RFQ was issued on April 17, 2025, with responses due by April 25, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST.

The solicitation includes provisions for Kentucky resident bidder preferences and potential preferences for qualified bidders such as Kentucky Industries for the Blind or nonprofit organizations serving individuals with disabilities. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes set-aside opportunities for disadvantaged enterprises and local businesses. The total cost of services is restricted to $20,000 per fiscal year, providing a clear budget framework for potential bidders. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to meet the specific laundry service requirements, including consistent weekly pickup and delivery, proper cleaning and folding techniques, and adherence to the specified service area restrictions. The procurement appears designed to provide flexible, cost-effective laundry services for the DOCJT's Thompson Hall Dorm, with a focus on supporting local and disadvantaged business enterprises within the Kentucky procurement ecosystem.