Linen Rental Services / WPS

The City of Worcester is soliciting a sealed‑bid contract to provide complete linen rental services for Worcester Public Schools for one school year. The vendor must supply kitchen towels, bib aprons, antimicrobial microfiber pads, and linen bags, and handle weekly pickup and drop‑off at each school, with reduced quantities during a 10‑week summer period. All products must meet detailed specifications, and the contractor must provide samples, a one‑year warranty, and meet insurance requirements. The contract value is modest (~$38,700) and includes optional renewal years at the city’s discretion. • Supplies: 176,000 kitchen towels, 65,610 bib aprons, 32,940 microfiber pads, 3,350 linen bags. • Service: Weekly collection/delivery to ~70 school locations for 42 weeks, plus reduced summer service. • Requirements: Brand/model disclosure, sample provision, insurance (≥ $1M GL), no price adjustments, prompt‑pay discount possible. • Term: 1 year (Nov 12 2025 – Nov 11 2026) with potential 2‑ and 3‑year extensions.