RISP Laundering Services for 2024 Training Academy

The Rhode Island State Police are seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive laundering services for their 2024 Training Academy, located at 64 Windsor Road in Foster, Rhode Island. The procurement, identified as RFQ24003306, requires washing, drying, and folding of specific textile items during a 24-week training period from January 8, 2024 through June 21, 2024. The exact service requirements include laundering 350 pounds of pillow cases, 450 pounds of twin-size sheets, 4,500 pounds of bath towels, and 2,500 pounds of twin XL wool blankets. The solicitation was released on September 18, 2023, with responses due by October 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT, and included a vendor question and answer period from September 18 to October 2, 2023. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system and maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in general liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance. The initial contract term will be one year, with potential options to renew for two additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and funding availability.

The procurement includes a significant Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation requirement, mandating that a minimum of 10% of the total contract value be awarded to certified MBE/WBE firms. Vendors must submit a Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan to the Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for review and approval. The State of Rhode Island reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to reject any or all bids at its discretion. While no specific incumbent vendor was identified, the solicitation indicates that the contract will be funded through the Department of Public Safety budget. The total contract value was not explicitly stated, but the estimated total laundry volume across all textile categories is 7,800 pounds for the 24-week training period. Pricing will be evaluated on a per-pound basis for each category of laundry items, and all vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system to participate in the bidding process.