IFB for Automated Laundry Services

The Salem Housing Authority is seeking bids for automated laundry services across 10 elderly and handicapped-accessible low-income housing developments in Salem, Massachusetts, under an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number BD-25-1514-SHA-SHA-131251. The contract period spans three years, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 20, 2029, with a single optional three-year renewal at the authority’s discretion. All services must be performed at the designated housing sites within Salem, and bidders are required to conduct a mandatory site inspection at the agency’s main office on July 22, 2026. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Automated Laundry Services Bid” and received by 9:00 a.m. on July 29, 2026, at 27 Charter Street, Salem, MA 01970. The estimated contract value is $75,000 for the initial term, though it is unclear whether this represents total government expenditure or contractor earnings. The procurement follows Massachusetts state law M.G.L. c.30B, which governs public bidding, and requires compliance with state labor standards under M.G.L. c.149 §§ 26–27H, including prevailing wage obligations. Although no formal evaluation factors, FAR clauses, or detailed performance metrics are specified, the IFB structure and state procurement rules indicate that award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting minimum technical requirements—consistent with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. No electronic submission methods are accepted; only physical bids are permitted. The contracting office is located at the same address, with no designated Contracting Officer or COR information provided. Complete bid forms and documents can be accessed through the Salem Housing Authority’s website, though no attachments, packaging requirements beyond sealed envelopes, or specific quality standards are outlined in the available materials.