RFP 23-2403 Uniform Rental and Cleaning Service

The Rock Hill School District Three issued an RFP (23‑2403) for the provision of uniform rental, laundering, and related custodial consumables for its staff. The contract requires weekly pick‑up and delivery of garments, electronic tracking on each item, and the ability to provide both rental with laundering and direct‑purchase options. The vendor must meet specific garment specifications (poly‑cotton blends, flame‑resistant shirts for electricians, high‑visibility shirts for grounds staff, etc.), supply consumables such as mops and microfiber towels, and maintain 24/7 reporting and a customer‑service hotline. The award is a single‑source contract to Unifirst Corporation, with a one‑year base term and the possibility of up to four one‑year renewals. Key compliance elements include background checks for vendor staff, adherence to OSHA and state health regulations, and mandatory insurance coverage. • Scope: Uniform rental and cleaning for ~350 employees across multiple school locations, plus weekly consumable rentals. • Delivery: Weekly pickup/delivery, electronic tracking, 2‑week turnaround for new employee fittings. • Evaluation: 45 % technical approach, 30 % cost, 15 % past performance, 10 % value‑added. • Term: 1‑year base, up to 4 optional renewals (max 5 years).