PSSH Professional Laundry Services

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has issued a solicitation for professional laundry services at the PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home (PSSH) located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. This procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive healthcare linen and laundry services for a 207-bed facility with a 92% occupancy rate, covering skilled nursing, Memory Care, Personal Care, and Domiciliary units. The initial contract is structured as a three-year purchase order with two potential one-year renewal options. Key deliverables include thrice-weekly linen pick-up, delivery, and laundering, with an initial requirement of 207 bedrolls and multiple sets of linens including sheets, pillowcases, towels, patient gowns, and thermal blankets. Bidders must demonstrate five years of commercial laundry experience in healthcare facilities and submit pricing for all requested line items. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive quote, with evaluation criteria emphasizing the contractor's ability to maintain high-quality linens, adhere to cleanliness standards, and submit monthly culture reports reviewed by a licensed Pathologist. The solicitation was posted on October 9, 2025, with proposals due by October 23, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contract requires strict compliance with federal, state, and local standards. The contractor must maintain facility security procedures and develop a comprehensive contingency plan to ensure uninterrupted service. Although no incumbent vendor was identified, the contract includes provisions for potential modifications and additions to services within the original budget parameters. The DMVA reserves the right to adjust the not-to-exceed contract amount and modify service requirements throughout the contract term. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the services and the facility's size suggest a significant financial commitment. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide a robust laundry service solution that can meet the complex needs of a multi-unit veterans' healthcare facility, with an emphasis on quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.