Description
The State of Louisiana, through its Office of State Procurement, is soliciting bids to provide comprehensive laundry and linen services for the Louisiana Department of Health Central Louisiana State Hospital (CLSH) in Pineville. The contractor will supply, clean, process, inventory, and replace a full range of hospital linens (sheets, towels, bath mats, etc.), maintain ownership of the linen, and meet stringent infection‑control standards (Joint Commission, CMS, APIC, HLAC, OSHA, CDC). The contract starts upon award and runs until June 30 2027, with two optional one‑year renewals for a total possible term of 36 months. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor portal, submit an electronic bid by the opening time on 09/22/2026, and provide all required certifications, bonds, and quality‑control reporting (quarterly infection‑control reports, culture testing, emergency contingency plan, etc.).
• Service scope: collection, laundering, inventory management, and delivery of hospital linens for a 351,855‑lb annual volume.
• Required certifications: HLAC accreditation, Textile Rental Services Association hygiene certification, OSHA compliance, and adherence to federal/state infection‑prevention standards.
• Delivery expectations: minimum 3‑day turnaround, emergency response within 1 hour, holiday extra‑PAR deliveries.
• Reporting: daily soiled‑linen manifests, quarterly culture and quality‑control reports, monthly invoicing linked to purchase orders.
• Mandatory site‑visit contact: David Rogers (318‑484‑6213) for additional details.