RFR 2026 Laundry Services

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is soliciting bids for off-site linen laundry services for its skilled nursing facility, which is expanding from 122 to 154 beds. The selected vendor will be responsible for the pickup, laundering, and delivery of linens, with an estimated procurement value of 230,000 dollars based on a historical volume of approximately 232,421 pounds. Services must be performed at a single centralized location, with pickups occurring daily between 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM and deliveries made Monday through Saturday between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM. The contract requires a one-business-day turnaround, and all items must be returned washed, dried, ironed, folded, and stain-free. Compliance is mandatory with OSHA, VA, CDC, and state health regulations, specifically Tag 441 for infection control, which mandates specific water temperatures or chlorine bleach rinses. Bidders must provide a flat per-pound rate and a comprehensive proposal, including a Supplier Diversity Program plan with a minimum financial commitment of 1 percent of contract sales. Evaluation will be based on proposal quality, reliability, past performance, and the offered prompt pay discount. The estimated contract start date is December 7, 2026, and all responses must be submitted electronically via the COMMBUYS portal by November 23, 2026.