Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide uniform rental, laundering, and shop‑towel services for mechanics and supervisors in Engineering District‑3‑5 (Snyder County), District‑3‑8 (Union County) and District‑3‑4 (Northumberland County). The contract is a one‑year initial term with an optional four‑year renewal and includes a 3 % price escalation if renewed. The vendor must supply new garments, maintain inventory, perform weekly laundering, track each item via RFID/barcode, and handle damage repair and size alterations. Service must be delivered Monday‑Friday with limited weekend/holiday exceptions, and the contractor must respond to PennDOT within 48 hours of award to provide a project representative. Bids are due 9 Sept 2026; questions were due 27 Aug 2026.
• Uniforms: 22 shirts (11 long‑sleeve, 11 short‑sleeve) and 11 pants per mechanic weekly; similar issue for supervisors; special 100 % cotton garments for welders.
• Shop towels: 90 red 12″ × 12″ towels weekly, with collection and replacement.
• Laundering: Weekly pick‑up/drop‑off, 1‑week turnaround, RFID/barcode tracking.
• Billing: Weekly invoicing per garment (“each”) plus separate line items for repair and size changes.
• Contract term: 1 year, renewable up to 4 years, 3 % escalation on renewal.
• No pre‑bid meeting; opening via Microsoft Teams on 3 Sept 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.