RFQ- supply, delivery, installation & maintenance of industrial washers and dryers

The Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC) is soliciting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of industrial washers and dryers for its facilities. The specific procurement involves two Continental Girbau 40lb Soft Mount Washer Extractors, two Continental Girbau 50lb "Reversing" Electric Dryers, one Drain Trough, and two 8" Fixed Elevation Bases. Vendors must provide comprehensive services including equipment procurement, delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance. The RFQ requires bidders to have a minimum of five years of documented experience in industrial laundry equipment services. Evaluation will be based on the lowest aggregate price over the contract's life, with the base contract term running from the award date through September 30, 2025, and four potential one-year renewal options available. Key dates include RFQ release on July 22, 2025, with questions due by July 29, 2025, and final responses due by August 4, 2025. Bidders must provide firm-fixed pricing for the base term and all option years, including detailed labor rates for installation and maintenance.

The procurement is exclusively limited to District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) certified local, small, or disadvantaged business enterprises. A Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) preference point system will be applied, offering up to 12 points for various business classifications including small business enterprises, resident-owned businesses, local business enterprises, disadvantaged business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must comply with local economic opportunity requirements, including potentially allocating 35% of contract value to certified Small Business Enterprises if the contract exceeds $250,000. For contracts over $300,000, contractors must enter a First Source Employment Agreement ensuring 51% of hired personnel are District of Columbia residents. The successful vendor must provide comprehensive warranties, including ten years coverage for major components, three years for parts, and 60 days for labor. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed equipment specifications and service requirements suggest a mid-range contract value typical of industrial equipment procurement and maintenance projects.