Linen Rental Services / WPS

This contract provides full‑service linen rental and laundering for four Worcester Public Schools, covering weekly delivery, pickup, laundering, and replacement of kitchen towels, bib aprons, antimicrobial microfiber pads, and laundry bags. The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation and selected Cintas Corp. as the low‑price awardee. The one‑year contract runs from late August 2024 through August 2025, with an option to renew for two additional years. The award is based on unit‑price pricing; no performance or payment bonds are required. • Scope: Weekly provision of ~10,000 towels, 1,300 aprons, 660 pads, and ~70 bags across four schools, plus a reduced‑quantity summer period. • Vendor: Cintas Corp. (award amount $64,220). • Procurement: Full and open competition; lowest net price wins; optional 1‑year renewals.