Laundry Services & Supplies

The Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure laundry services and supplies for three of its facilities: the Central Laundry Facility in Sykesville, the Eastern Laundry facility at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover, and the Hagerstown Laundry facility at the Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown. The contract term is for two years with a single one-year renewal option. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the required laundry supplies, including liquid and powder detergents, bleaches, softeners, and other chemicals. Bidders must have a minimum of 20 years of direct laundry industry experience, including at least 10 years working with batch washer/tunnel systems. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price.

There are no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation requirements for this procurement. The IFB does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no listed budget ranges or award values. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 24, 2022, and bids are due by April 7, 2022.