Linen Laundry Services for El Paso State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting competitive bids for bi-weekly linen laundry services at the El Paso State Supported Living Center. This Invitation for Bids (IFB No. HHS0018130) seeks a contractor to provide laundry pickups on Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. and Fridays at 7:30 a.m., with a general performance window of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. The contract begins upon award and expires August 31, 2027, with a possible one-year extension. Services must adhere to standards set by the American Institute of Laundries, The Joint Commission, and the CDC, specifically requiring a laundering water temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit and a drying temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Award decisions will be based on best value, considering price, financial capacity, and past vendor performance. Bidders must hold a current Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) Certification and provide a Texas Identification Number (TIN) for payment. Strict security requirements are in place, including seven-year criminal and sex offender background checks for key personnel. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 aggregate and Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000. Responses must be submitted via the HHS Online Bid Room or email by November 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time.