RFP# UNC-24-03 Laundry Equipment & Service

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #UNC-24-03 for comprehensive laundry equipment and service across its Greeley, Colorado campus, targeting approximately 3,500 bed spaces. The procurement seeks one vendor to provide, install, and maintain commercial-grade laundry equipment in residence halls, apartments, and custodial areas, with a total requirement of 307 washers and dryers across various facility types. The initial contract term will run from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with potential renewals for up to six additional one-year terms. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on March 28, 2024, vendor questions due by April 5, 2024, and final proposals due by April 12, 2024. The successful vendor must provide new, energy-efficient equipment including both front-load and top-load machines compliant with ADA requirements, a web-based laundry monitoring system, maintenance and repair services, and additional amenities like folding tables, chairs, and informational signage. The procurement emphasizes a fixed-rate, unlimited-use laundry service with monthly payments, accommodating varying usage levels across academic semesters.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The procurement allows for standard competitive bidding without apparent limitations on business size or minority/disadvantaged enterprise status. Pricing adjustments, if needed, will be limited to the Consumer Price Index for the Greeley area. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the RFP requires integration with existing campus infrastructure and residential facilities. The total equipment investment encompasses 127 commercial-grade washers and dryers for residential facilities, 168 residential-grade washers and dryers for apartment units, and 12 washers and 11 dryers for custodial use. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive equipment and service requirements suggest a substantial multi-year contract value that would be attractive to commercial laundry service providers specializing in higher education environments.