The University of North Georgia is soliciting proposals to furnish all labor, equipment, technology, and supervision required to provide laundry services for on-campus residence halls. The contract will be for a period of one year, with four one-year options to renew. The supplier will be responsible for installing and maintaining commercial-grade high-efficiency laundry equipment and providing 24/7 service. The University of North Georgia reserves the right to demand the removal of any technician or service staff for any reason. Some key points of the contract include:
• The supplier must provide a complete list of all current higher education institution accounts with at least 2,000 on-campus residential students.
• The supplier must provide three references, including at least one college customer where the mobile app is being used with the Transact Campus Management System.
• The supplier must provide a detailed transition timeline, including campus card tender and app integration.
• The supplier must provide a reporting portal for on-demand access to supplier transaction data by location.
• The supplier must provide a web-based link for reporting service and maintenance requests.
Some of the requirements for the supplier include:
• The supplier must employ and maintain an adequate and well-trained staff of maintenance and repair employees.
• The supplier must provide sufficient back-up personnel in times of staff shortages.
• The supplier must ensure that any and all assembly and installation processes are carried out by experienced professional trades under experienced supervision.
• The supplier must coordinate with the University of North Georgia to schedule the installation of equipment and accommodate the campus schedule and any transitional requirements.
The contract also includes some general business requirements, such as:
• The supplier must agree to the State's Standard Contract terms.
• The supplier must provide proof of insurance and comply with the State's insurance requirements.
• The supplier must comply with the State's sales and use tax requirements.
The University of North Georgia reserves the right to disqualify any supplier that fails to comply with these requirements.