Bid 23-33 Uniform Rental & Cleaning Service

The City of Rochester, NH is soliciting bids for a three‑year uniform rental, laundering, and replacement program for its Public Works staff (approximately 50 employees across three sites). The contract covers provision of shirts, multiple styles of pants, jackets, shop coats, coveralls, floor mats, and wipers, along with associated services such as patch sewing, garment set‑up, weekly delivery, and environmental/fuel charges. Vendors must submit physical uniform samples (including pant sizes 34, 36, 38) by March 9 2023 3:00 PM; full bid proposals are due by March 29 2023 5:00 PM. The award will be based on price, experience, and ability to meet the detailed weekly‑charge pricing schedule. • Required items: 65/35 polyester‑cotton striped shirts (short‑ and long‑sleeve), denim and cotton twill pants (regular and carpenter styles), Ike and Hip jackets, mechanic shirts/pants, shop coats, coveralls, floor mats, and wipers. • Mandatory sample submission deadline (Mar 9 2023) – late samples disqualify the bidder. • Pricing model: weekly per‑garment rates plus fixed weekly delivery fees; detailed rates are provided in the bid results sheet. • Contract period: Feb 1 2023 – June 30 2026 (≈ 3 years).