Laundry & Linen Services - DVA.SWLVH

The Office of State Procurement is seeking bids for laundry and linen services for the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The contract will be for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The successful bidder will be required to provide complete linen and laundry service, including supply, processing, cleaning, and inventory management. The bidder must also be healthcare qualified and accredited, and must comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. • The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. • The bidder must provide a linen replacement program to replace all torn, tattered, and stained linens at no additional cost to the agency. • The bidder must deliver clean linen to the agency three times a week, with a minimum amount of clean laundry on shelf. • The bidder must operate and deliver or have agreements with other accredited healthcare laundries during natural disasters. • The bidder must have an emergency contingency plan for natural emergencies, including a back-up generator and secondary source.