Mat, Mop, Towel & Fender Cover Rental

The City of Wichita's Public Works & Utilities Department is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive Mat, Mop, Towel & Fender Cover Rental contract through Solicitation #250273. The procurement covers a wide range of rental items including entrance mats in various sizes, dust mop frames and handles, mop heads, terry cloth towels, utility and red shop towels, fender covers, and shop aprons. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' experience in providing similar services and have the capacity to meet local, state, and federal guidelines. The solicitation requires vendors to submit pricing for all listed items, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor. The bid is scheduled to be advertised on September 4, 2025, with bids due by 10:00 a.m. on September 26, 2025. The initial contract term will be for one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods by mutual agreement, and the city retains the right to cancel the contract with 30 days written notice.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were mentioned in the documentation, the procurement includes specific requirements for vendor qualifications and performance. Each location will be assigned an individual account number for billing, and shop rag inventories must be reconciled quarterly with the Central Maintenance Facility (CMF). The quantities listed are estimates for a one-year period and do not guarantee or limit the actual rental amounts, providing flexibility for the city's needs. Vendors will be required to understand industry standards and have the ability to acquire necessary bonds and insurances. Although no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the detailed quantity estimates and comprehensive list of rental items suggest a substantial contract value that would be of interest to specialized facility service providers with the capacity to manage large-scale rental and maintenance contracts.