LAUNDRY SERVICES FOR PINE RIDGE IHS HOSPITAL

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking laundry services for the Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, a 45-bed hospital that processes an average of 27,000 pounds of soiled linen a month. The contractor will be required to provide all equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for the collection, cleaning, disinfecting, ironing, and folding of laundry, as well as effective inventory control. The contractor must pick up and deliver laundry two times per week during normal operation hours. Key considerations for the contractor include compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards, provision of certifications and business licenses, and adherence to a detailed laundry processing protocol that includes initial flush, sudsing, rinsing, and ironing stages. • The contractor must provide all necessary equipment and supplies. • The contractor must comply with all applicable federal specifications and OSHA requirements. • The contractor must maintain accurate records of pickup and delivery tickets and submit monthly invoices. • The contractor must ensure that all laundry facilities and vehicles have smooth, easily cleanable interior finishes. • The contractor must establish a quality control program that includes regular inspections and corrective actions.