RFI Laundry Services for Panhandle State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued Request for Information HHS0017762 to determine organizational interest and capabilities for providing comprehensive laundry services at the new 75-bed Panhandle State Hospital in Amarillo. This informational request seeks to gather pricing methodologies and experience regarding the biweekly pickup, processing, and delivery of approximately 114,000 pounds of linens, 1,300 pounds of clothing, and 1,500 pounds of other supplies annually. The scope requires strict adherence to Universal Precautions, federal and state healthcare regulations, and specific sanitation standards, including steam cleaning at temperatures exceeding 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Key operational requirements include the use of leak-proof bags for soiled laundry, yellow bags for heavily soiled items, and the use of standardized linens bearing the State of Texas stamp. Vendors must provide monthly volume reports and quarterly third-party quality assurance testing for whiteness, tensile strength, and chlorine retention. Responses must be submitted in a searchable PDF format to Irene Martinez by August 31, 2026, and are limited to 20 pages. As this is an RFI for planning purposes, it does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract.