Bid3080 – Intent to Award

This contract awards Unifirst Corporation a comprehensive industrial uniform rental service for The Citadel. The vendor will provide all labor, materials, laundering, and inventory management for the college’s uniform needs. The agreement covers an initial two‑year period with the possibility of up to three one‑year extensions, allowing a total contract duration of up to five years. The evaluated award amount for the first two years is modest, but the total potential value, including extensions, rises to over $80 K. • Scope: Full‑service industrial uniform rental (procurement, maintenance, laundry, replacement). • Term: 2‑year base term, renewable up to a total of 5 years via three optional one‑year extensions. • Value: $16,708.64 initial award; $83,543.20 potential total. • Location: Service performed for The Citadel in Columbia, SC; vendor based in North Charleston, SC. • Procurement: Competitive solicitation (bid opening March 21 2016) with intent‑to‑award posted April 8 2016.