Laundry Services, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for weekly laundry and uniform cleaning services across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and question deadline September 3, 2026. A 5% Small Business or Micro Business preference applies to certified bidders, capped at $50,000, and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive of up to 5% is available for verified 100% DVBE participation, combined dollar cap $100,000 across all incentives and preferences.

The scope covers weekly cleaning of crew uniforms (vests, coveralls, shirts, pants) and weekly rental and cleaning of safety mats across twelve maintenance stations. Estimated quantities include 12,000 vests, 6,000 coveralls with reflective striping, 6,000 without, 3,000 each of various shirt and pant types, and 3,000 door mat configurations in multiple sizes. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, pickup and delivery, tagging, and incidentals. Services are provided Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Saturdays with 24-hour notice.

The contract term runs December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029 (three years estimated). Subcontracting is prohibited. The contractor must comply with Government Code Section 19134 wage and benefits requirements: minimum $16.06 hourly wage and $15.41 blended benefits rate for Laundry Workers, or equivalent cash-in-lieu payments. Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation coverage are required. Monthly compliance reporting on employee wages and benefits, all required licenses and permits, and compliance with Senate Bill 1383 organic waste recycling requirements apply. Award is estimated for September 29, 2026. Caltrans retains termination rights for default, convenience with 30 days' notice, or immediately for good cause.