Linens: Purchase Not Rental

The State of Minnesota is seeking to establish an ongoing contract with a contractor to provide linens (not rental) to state agencies and cooperative purchasing venture members on an as-needed basis. The contractor must be able to provide linen products to locations throughout the state of Minnesota and provide adequate staff for customer service, order execution, and contract management. The state reserves the right to award multiple contracts if it is in the state's best interest. The contract term is anticipated to be from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with the option to extend up to an additional 48 months. • The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $70,000 to $85,000. • The state desires open and fair competition. • Responders must submit their proposals through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. • The state reserves the right to reject any and all responses, waive or modify any informalities, and negotiate with the highest scoring responder. • The evaluation process will consist of three phases: review of responses for responsiveness, evaluation of responses, and selection of finalists.