MD26-19 Large Capacity Washing Machine/Extractor Replacement

The State of Utah Department of Corrections, Central Utah Correctional Facility, is requesting bids on two new large-capacity washing machines (160 pounds each) under IFB MD26-19, with bids due June 1, 2026. Award will go to the single lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder; pricing must be guaranteed for project completion.

All contractor personnel accessing the secure facility must pass a criminal background check and present valid government-issued identification. Personnel under age 18 and those with felony convictions or two or more misdemeanors are prohibited. Contractors must certify compliance with anti-boycott provisions under Utah Code Annotated 63G-27 and confirm that technology services do not originate from restricted foreign entities.

The scope requires two washing machines with specifications equivalent to the UniMac 160-pound Pocket Hardmount Washer-Extractor, including hardmount frames, minimum 300 G-Force extraction capability, UniLinc Touch control interfaces, advanced rinse technology, 440–480V three-phase electrical power, and electric heating. The vendor must remove existing equipment (over 10 years old) and transport it for surplus processing, then deliver and install the new machines in the same locations within the 19-foot by 42-foot laundry room at Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah. Installation includes placement, leveling, grout work, drilling and anchoring, water and electrical hookup, drainage connection, startup, and user instruction. Project commencement is immediate upon equipment receipt with completion required by June 30, 2026.

The project budget is approximately $83,000. Evaluation criteria include communication, timeliness, safety compliance, and customer service. Vendors must submit a detailed project timeline with their proposal. Contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate. All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid. Payment is due within thirty days of receipt of a correct invoice. Responses must be submitted through the U3P platform. Responses containing exceptions to standard terms and conditions will be rejected.