NMDPS Forensic Laboratory Lab Coat Rental and Laundry Services

The State of New Mexico Department of Public Safety is soliciting a vendor to provide rental of laboratory coats and associated laundry services for its forensic laboratories in Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Hobbs. The contract is priced on a weekly basis, covering three coat styles (Chemistry, Evidence, Basic) in two finish options (with and without logo/name patchwork) and includes a hanging rack for each location. Only one bidder (UniFirst Corporation) was recorded in the tabulation. • Weekly rental rates range from $0.35 to $2.00 per coat, totaling $182.50 per week across all sites. • Service includes delivery, weekly laundering, and return of coats; a single hanging rack is also provisioned at $5 per week. • The contract is limited to three forensic‑lab locations within New Mexico and does not specify a contract term, but rates are quoted weekly.