RFI Laundry Services for Panhandle State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking information from organizations capable of providing laundry services for the upcoming Panhandle State Hospital, a 75-bed inpatient facility under construction in Amarillo, Texas. This request for information aims to assess vendor interest, capabilities, and pricing structures to support the hospital’s operational needs upon opening. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 31, 2026, and should be prepared to demonstrate experience in institutional laundry operations, compliance with healthcare standards, and the ability to serve a state-run medical facility. The solicitation is open to all qualified providers without set-aside restrictions and is managed by the agency’s Procurement Office in Austin, Texas. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Irene Martinez, reachable via email or phone, with all submittals required through the TX SmartBuy portal. The response deadline is firm and no extensions are anticipated. While the NAICS code and set-aside classification are not specified, bidders are expected to align with state procurement guidelines and provide detailed information on service capacity, turnaround times, equipment, staffing, and cost models. This RFI is not a procurement action itself but a preparatory step to inform future contracting decisions for laundry services at the new facility.