Laundry Service - Blankets / WPD

The City of Worcester issued a solicitation for laundry services covering fire‑retardant blankets used by the Worcester Police Department Jail. The contract requires pickup, washing, folding, and delivery of approximately 36 blankets per week (≈1,900 blankets per year) on a twice‑weekly schedule, with service windows from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The award went to Dooley’s Cleaners for a fixed price of $13,300, representing a unit price of $7 per blanket. The initial term is two years, with the possibility of a third‑year renewal at the city’s sole discretion. No bid security is required, but the vendor must provide specified insurance coverage. All bids were to be submitted by 25 Feb 2025, 4 PM, and the contract is fully firm‑fixed‑price. • Service: laundry (pickup, wash, fold, delivery) of fire‑retardant blankets • Frequency: twice weekly (Tuesdays & Thursdays) • Quantity: ~1,900 blankets annually • Awarded to Dooley’s Cleaners at $7 per blanket (total $13,300) • Term: 2 years, optional 3rd‑year renewal