Woodward Resource Center Laundry and Linens

The State of Iowa is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive Laundry and Linen Services for the Woodward Resource Center through a Request for Bids (RFB) numbered 005-RFB-0542-2024. The procurement covers washing, drying, and folding linens and clothing, with twice-weekly pick-up and delivery scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays at the WRC Laundry Facility in Woodward, Iowa. The monthly service volume ranges from 25,000 to 38,000 pounds, with an average of 32,000 pounds, and includes items such as pillow cases, sheets, bed spreads, towels, and other facility linens. Optional additional services include stain treatment, ironing, and sorting/bundling, which will be priced per pound. Bidders must be located within a 30-minute radius of the Woodward Resource Center and have the capacity to handle up to 40,000 pounds of soiled linens monthly. The contract period is from September 25, 2023, to September 24, 2024, with the potential for up to five additional annual renewals. The bid response is due by July 21, 2023, and bidders are required to submit detailed information about their business, including years of operation, experience, and any potential legal or termination history.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The State of Iowa will process all payments through its purchasing card (Pcard) program and will pay invoices within 60 days, with a mandatory 1% administrative fee to be paid quarterly by the successful vendor. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the solicitation indicates a clear expectation of professional laundry services with specific operational requirements. The potential award value is not precisely defined, but the monthly volume of 32,000 pounds suggests a significant ongoing contract opportunity. Bidders must demonstrate operational capability, reliability, and compliance with state procurement regulations to be considered for this contract, which appears to be a critical support service for the Woodward Resource Center's ongoing operations.