Mand. Site Visit* Laundry Services- LDH

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a solicitation (RFx No.: 3000025039) for comprehensive laundry and linen services targeting the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS) and the ASSA Compound in Jackson, Louisiana. The procurement requires a vendor to provide laundry services for multiple campus buildings, including Evangeline, Gabriel, Cedarview Clinic, Oakcrest, ITU, CRU, and DD facilities. Specific deliverables include weekly linen distribution of two blankets, two flat sheets, one pillowcase per client, and daily provision of bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths, along with 100 weekly barber towels. The vendor must be accredited by the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HCLA) and strictly adhere to infection control standards from CDC, OSHA, and APIC. The contract period runs from the award date through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods. A mandatory site visit is required for all interested bidders, with the bid opening scheduled for July 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The total projected laundry volume is 700,000 pounds, and bids can be submitted physically or electronically through the vendor portal.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and provide comprehensive documentation, including a W-9 form for new vendors. The state reserves the right to reject individual line items and adjust quantities at the original unit price. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability coverage with specific minimum amounts. While a precise award value is not specified, the contract allows for potential scaling of services and a maximum contract duration of 36 months. Electronic payment methods will be utilized, including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the state maintaining flexibility in service implementation and vendor selection.