Student Laundry Facility Services for UW-Stout

The University of Wisconsin system, specifically UW-Stout, is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive student laundry facility management contract. The procurement solicits a vendor to provide full-service laundry operations, including all necessary labor, equipment, and supervisory personnel to manage laundry services across on-campus residence halls and apartment complexes. Potential bidders must submit proposals through the ShopUW+ procurement portal using the event number 2026-UWSYS-01078-RFB, with bids becoming available on October 2, 2025, and the final submission deadline set for November 3, 2025. A mandatory site survey and inspection is scheduled for October 15, 2025, with detailed participation instructions available through the online portal. Prospective vendors must submit any written questions by October 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and technical support for portal access is available through the Jaggaer Supplier Support team at 1-800-233-1121 or via their online support ticket system.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the procurement documents, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive laundry facility management capabilities. The contract covers jurisdictions in Eau Claire County and includes the Mattoon Village area, suggesting potential localized vendor preferences might exist. Technical integration requirements will likely involve compatibility with existing campus infrastructure and potential point-of-service payment or tracking systems. Vendors should be prepared to provide commercial-grade laundry equipment, robust management protocols, and potentially a revenue-sharing or cost-recovery model for the laundry services. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, university housing laundry contracts typically involve significant operational investments and potential revenue-generating opportunities for the selected vendor.