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27-444DHS-MENTH-B-50499 | DHS IFB Chicago-Read Laundry Services
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The Illinois Department of Human Services has awarded contract B-50499 to Kalco Laundry to provide professional laundry services for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. The contract, valued at 441,508.80 dollars, runs from the date of execution through June 30, 2029. The scope of work involves the annual processing of approximately 295,000 pounds of laundry, including bed linens, blankets, gowns, and robes. Services include pick-up and delivery three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:00am and 11:30am. The vendor is required to provide twenty-three cloth covered poly linen transport carts and ensure all items are washed at temperatures between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, with final rinses containing a neutralizer, germicide, and fabric softener. The vendor must adhere to strict regulatory standards, including those set by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Rule. Quality control measures require that any items needing a re-wash be reprocessed at no additional charge. The contract mandates a 13 percent Business Enterprise Program participation goal and requires the vendor to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence for general commercial liability and auto liability. Invoicing is handled through the Chicago-Read MHC Business Office, with a strict submission deadline of July 31 for services rendered through June 30 of any given year.
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Chicago, IL 60634, Chicago, IL, 60634, USASet-Aside
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