Mand Site Visit* Lau & Lin Serv - NWLVH

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #3000024952 for comprehensive laundry and linen services at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Bossier City. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide a full range of textile and cleaning products, including 22 line items such as underpads, laundry bags, adult bibs, patient gowns, sheets, towels, washcloths, mops, and rugs, with quantities ranging from 10 to 167,260 units. The contract will be for an initial one-year period beginning July 1, 2025, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. A mandatory jobsite visit is required for all bidders, with scheduled times between 9:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-3:00pm, Monday through Friday, and interested vendors must contact Luke Richard at (318)-741-2763 to schedule. The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the procurement to be publicly opened on June 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability with specific minimum coverage amounts. The preferred vendor will be located within 115 miles of the facility and must provide professional laundering services adhering to strict infection control standards recommended by CDC, OSHA, and APIC. Electronic payment will be processed using the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000, with Electronic Funds Transfer available for other payments. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract involves substantial volume across 22 line items, suggesting a potentially significant annual value. Bidders must submit proposals either physically to the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge or online via the vendor portal, with strict compliance required for electronic submission through the Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network (LaPac) system.