This is a public tender for laundry and linen services for the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The contract will be for an initial 1-year period, with the option for two additional 12-month renewals. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Services include pickup and delivery three days a week, provision of complete clean sets of linen for each bed, and laundry service for clean cotton mops. The vendor is required to supply transport carts and bags, and MSDS on chemicals upon request. Bids must be submitted online via the vendor portal. All vendors must be registered in the LAGov system. Additional documents required include a W9 form if newly registered. The bid opening will be conducted online via a provided Zoom link.
The initial contract period is for 1 year beginning with July 1, 2026, or the date of award, whichever is later, and ending June 30, 2027. The contract may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods. The bid notice states delivery will be made this number of days after receipt of order aro no, but the specific number of days is not provided.
The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Discounts for payment made within 30 days are accepted but will not be an award consideration.
The bid notice states that the manufacturer's standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.
The bid notice states that it is the intent of the state to award this contract on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications.
All vendors must be registered in the LAGov system in order to submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated, and receive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities. Corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State to hold a purchase order and/or contract over $25,000.
The bid notice mentions that failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide services as specified will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. The state reserves the right to purchase products or services on the open market and charge the contractor for excess costs.