RISP Laundering Services for 2025 Training Academy

The Rhode Island State Police (RISP) is seeking laundering services for its 2025 Training Academy through a Request for Quotation (RFQ25004859), which will serve its training facility located at 64 Windsor Road in Foster, Rhode Island. The procurement covers washing, drying, and folding services for specific linen quantities, including 200 pounds of pillow cases, 500 pounds of twin sheets, 300 pounds of bath towels, and 350 pounds of twin XL wool blankets during the training academy period from January 21, 2025 through June 27, 2025. Vendors must submit electronic bids through the Ocean State Procures system and maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability insurance, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance. The solicitation opens on October 28, 2024, with vendor questions accepted through November 11, 2024, and final responses due by November 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM EST. The initial contract period will run from January 1, 2025 through August 1, 2025, with potential for two additional 12-month renewal periods contingent upon vendor performance and funding availability.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendor information is disclosed. All vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system to submit bids, with no alternative submission methods permitted. While no precise total contract value is provided, the solicitation indicates pricing will be evaluated on a per-pound basis for each laundry category. The State of Rhode Island reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on the submitted proposals. Vendors must comply with state affirmative action requirements and provide necessary vendor certification documentation, particularly for businesses conducting more than $10,000 in government business annually. The procurement process includes standard state vendor disclosure requirements related to past performance, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with state procurement regulations.