7CA08045 Physical Training (PT) Clothing Laundering Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive laundering services for physical‑training apparel used at its training centers, including collection, cleaning, professional de‑contamination, folding, and delivery of garments on a recurring schedule. The contractor must assume full responsibility for all labor, equipment, transportation, permits, taxes, and related fees, and must not subcontract the work. • Perform full‑service laundry for PT clothing sets (3 t‑shirts, 2 shorts, 1 sweatshirt, 1 pair of sweatpants) for both standard and live‑fire training garments. • Collect, launder, de‑contaminate, fold, and deliver cleaned items within 7 calendar days of pickup, roughly every 7 weeks. • Provide detailed inventory reports for each pickup/delivery, handle pre‑existing damage reporting, and manage organic‑waste recycling if waste exceeds 4 cubic yards per week. • Maintain all required certifications (DVBE, SB/MB preference, Darfur Act, post‑consumer content, insurance, motor‑carrier permits) and comply with California wage‑and‑benefit regulations. • Submit a single PDF bid by October 28, 2026 5:00 p.m. PDT, with mandatory attachments including rate sheets, certifications, and insurance certificates.