Indiana Department of Administration - Laundry Services for Hospital Linens at IVH - RFP 27-88106
Office of the Governor of Indiana | State of IndianaState · Indianapolis, IN- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- Due today
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Simran Kandola
- (317) 232-3061
The 30-second brief
The Indiana Department of Administration, on behalf of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking comprehensive commercial laundry and linen management services for the Indiana Veterans' Home (IVH) located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The selected contractor will provide pickup, transport, laundering, finishing, repair, and delivery of clean linen items and resident clothing, including flat and fitted bed sheets, pillowcases, towels, blankets, gowns, underpads, wash cloths, feeding bibs, and facility-identified textile products. Services require strict adherence to healthcare sanitation standards, infection control protocols, CMS, OSHA, and CDC guidelines, with bi-weekly reporting, delivery logs, and inventory tracking. The contract term is five (5) years with a one (1) year renewal option, subject to a 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business (IVOSB) subcontracting goal. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time via the Supplier Portal, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 30, 2026, and questions due by October 7, 2026.
Adherence to Mandatory Requirements (Pass/Fail), Management Assessment/Quality (50 points), Cost (30 points), Buy Indiana Initiative (5 points), Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Subcontractor Commitment (5 points)
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Summary
The Indiana Department of Administration, on behalf of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking comprehensive commercial laundry and linen management services for the Indiana Veterans' Home (IVH) located in West Lafayette, Indiana.
The selected contractor will provide pickup, transport, laundering, finishing, repair, and delivery of clean linen items and resident clothing, including flat and fitted bed sheets, pillowcases, towels, blankets, gowns, underpads, wash cloths, feeding bibs, and facility-identified textile products. Services require strict adherence to healthcare sanitation standards, infection control protocols, CMS, OSHA, and CDC guidelines, with bi-weekly reporting, delivery logs, and inventory tracking. The contract term is five (5) years with a one (1) year renewal option, subject to a 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business (IVOSB) subcontracting goal. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time via the Supplier Portal, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 30, 2026, and questions due by October 7, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Attachment A
- Attachment D
- Attachment E
- Attachment F
- Attachment J
- AI Technical Proposal Questions
- Infrastructure Overview
- Submit to
- https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/requirements-to-do-business-with-the-state/bidder-profile-registration/manage-my-bidder-profile/submitting-a-bid/
- Duration
- 72 months
- Scope location
- West Lafayette, IN
- Reported agency
- State of Indiana
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Office of the Governor of Indiana | State of Indiana?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/requirements-to-do-business-with-the-state/bidder-profile-registration/manage-my-bidder-profile/submitting-a-bid/. For questions, contact Simran Kandola.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Adherence to Mandatory Requirements (Pass/Fail), Management Assessment/Quality (50 points), Cost (30 points), Buy Indiana Initiative (5 points), Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Subcontractor Comm..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: West Lafayette, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.