RFB-758-2700000060-3 | WSH and Nursing Facility Laundry and Linen Service

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Office of Procurement Services and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, has issued a Request for Bid (RFB 758-2700000060-3) for comprehensive laundry and linen services for Western State Hospital and the Western State Nursing Facility in Frankfort, Kentucky. The scope of work includes the delivery of clean linens, such as sheets, pillowcases, towels, and gowns, as well as the collection of soiled items. The contract is structured as a Master Agreement with an initial one-year performance period and the option for four additional two-year renewal periods. Deliveries are to be made on an As Required Order basis to Laundry Building #36, with the contractor responsible for all freight charges under F.O.B. Destination terms. The evaluation for award follows a best value trade-off method, heavily weighted toward price (95 points) and supplemented by vendor experience (5 points). Strict operational and sanitation standards are mandated, requiring compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and state regulations. Specific requirements include the use of sanitized, polyethylene-lined carts, the separation of clean and soiled laundry, and the maintenance of a seven-day supply of laundry supplies at the contractor's facility. Additionally, contractors must provide a full-time on-site service representative and adhere to specific insurance mandates, including a minimum of $1,000,000 in general liability coverage. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal no later than August 26, 2026, at 13:30 ET.