Linen Services

The California Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services (BFS) has issued Invitation for Bids #15-BFS-003 for linen services at the Richmond Laboratory located in Contra Costa County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide weekly rental and cleaning services for specific laboratory clothing and floor coverings, including 298 white lab coats, 124 blue lab coats, 3 4x6 mats, 9 3x4 mats, and 5 scrapper mats. Lab coats must be available in sizes S-4XL, featuring three exterior pockets, embossed names, and options for snap or button front styles. The bid submission deadline is April 29, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., with a bid opening scheduled for May 2, 2016. The intended contract term spans two years, from May 16, 2016, through May 15, 2018, with specific performance requirements including a $100 penalty per occurrence for late or failed service.

The solicitation includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, though the mandatory participation requirement has been waived. Bidders providing DVBE participation may be eligible for an incentive of up to 5%. Small and micro business preferences are available, along with non-small business subcontractor preferences not exceeding $50,000. The contractor must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate general liability insurance, $1,000,000 automobile liability insurance, and appropriate workers' compensation coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract's funding is subject to Budget Act appropriations and legislative conditions. The procurement appears focused on ensuring reliable, high-quality linen and mat services for the Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory, with clear performance expectations and potential incentives for diverse business participation.