Laundry Services

The state of Arkansas, through the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs - State Veterans' Home located in Fayetteville, AR (ASVH-F), is seeking bids for a one-year contract with up to six one-year renewal options for Linen and Residential Laundry Services. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing pickup, washing, drying, folding, and delivery of linens, towels, and other textiles totaling an estimated 60,000 pounds per year for each service line. Key requirements include adherence to specific collection schedules, sorting and weighing procedures, stain treatment, laundering and drying methods, inspections, folding and ironing, delivery, and performance standards. Pricing must be submitted on the Official Solicitation Price Sheet, with the lowest-bidding, responsible Prospective Contractor being awarded the contract on an all or none basis. Bids are due by May 5, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time.

The contract opportunity does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The estimated annual cost is $0 based on the provided price per pound, but the total award value is not specified. The contract is subject to appropriation of funds, and no details are provided on the current funding sources.