Shop Towels Rental Service

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #52-IFB-1672530165-PJW for industrial shop towel rental services targeting two specific correction facilities: the Print Plant in Nashville, NC and the Sign Plant in Bunn, NC. The procurement requires a qualified vendor to provide weekly towel services, which involves delivering clean towels and retrieving soiled towels for cleaning and replacement. Specific towel requirements include 50 white and 50 red high-quality printer's shop towels, 2,425 gray general purpose towels per week at the Print Plant, and 3,500 white high-quality printer's shop towels per week at the Sign Plant. The vendor must maintain a gross inventory twice the weekly amount to prevent work interruptions and ensure towels are free from materials that could damage equipment. The bid is scheduled to be opened on September 09, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with an initial contract term of one year and options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. Pricing must be all-inclusive, with no additional charges for towel replacement, environmental fees, energy surcharges, or other supplemental costs.

The solicitation encourages participation by Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), specifically targeting minority, women, and disabled-owned businesses. Vendors must complete various attachments demonstrating financial stability, provide customer references, disclose worker locations, and certify compliance with federal grant requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive towel service requirement suggests a significant annual contract value. The procurement process requires vendors to submit detailed documentation, including financial information and references, to qualify for consideration. The Department of Adult Correction has established strict requirements for towel quality and service delivery, indicating a preference for experienced vendors with robust industrial laundry and towel management capabilities. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the solicitation documents, and no specific technology integration requirements were mentioned beyond the towel service specifications.