RFB-758-2700000060-5 | WSH and Nursing Facility Laundry and Linen Service

Solicitation RFB 758 2700000060 is a request for bid issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet on behalf of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide laundry and linen services for Western State Hospital and its nursing facility. The contract involves the provision and laundering of various items, including percale fitted and flat sheets, waterproof geri pads, pillowcases, bath towels, washcloths, adult large bibs, thermal blankets, and patient gowns, based on estimated weekly usage. The expected contract start date is October 15, 2026, with an initial term and the possibility of four additional two-year renewal periods. The award will be determined using a Best Value Ranking Approach, with price accounting for 95 points and United States-based experience accounting for 5 points. Key operational requirements include a strict delivery and pickup window between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., the use of sanitized polyethylene lined carts that must be fully covered and steam cleaned between uses, and the requirement that clean and soiled laundry remain completely separate at all times per Joint Commission standards. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self-Service portal by September 4, 2026. Vendors are prohibited from using subcontractors, and pricing must be all-inclusive. Compliance with Kentucky state laws, including tax filings and workers' compensation insurance, is mandatory for eligibility.