Poway Unified School District RFP 2026-21 Commercial Kitchen Laundry Service
Poway UnifiedSchool · San Diego, CA- Due
- Apr 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 11, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Elan Saleh
- (858) 748-0010 ext 2137
The 30-second brief
Poway Unified School District is seeking proposals for commercial kitchen laundry services for six facilities for a period of one year. Services include weekly pickup, laundering, bundling/wrapping, and delivery of specified items, meeting industry standards and complying with health regulations.
Weekly pickup, Laundering, Bundling/wrapping, And delivery of bar towels, Grill pads, Laundry racks/carts, And laundry bags; complete delivery/service schedule; sample invoice; sample monthly statement.
Price, quality assurance and linen processing standards, ability to meet service requirements, vendor qualifications, experience, and past performance, inventory management, reporting, and communication.
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Summary
Poway Unified School District is seeking proposals for commercial kitchen laundry services for six facilities for a period of one year. Services include weekly pickup, laundering, bundling/wrapping, and delivery of specified items, meeting industry standards and complying with health regulations.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
9- Price
- Quality assurance and linen processing standards
- Ability to meet service requirements
- Vendor qualifications
- Experience
- Past performance
- Inventory management
- Reporting
- Communication
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Weekly pickup, Laundering, Bundling/wrapping, And delivery of bar towels, Grill pads, Laundry racks/carts, And laundry bags
- Complete delivery/service schedule
- Sample invoice
- Sample monthly statement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
23- Cover Letter
- RFP Submittal Packet Cover Page
- Proposal Submission Checklist
- Proposal Form
- Additional Information Required of Proposers
- Vendor Reference Form
- Proposal Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Iran Contracting Act Certification
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Other Responsibility Matters
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Criminal Background Investigation / Fingerprinting Certification
- Vendor Certifications
- Clean Air and Water Certification
- Sample Invoice and Sample Monthly Statement
- Addenda Acknowledgement(s)
- Agreement
- Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance
- W-9 Form
- Submit to
- 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Poway, California
- Reported agency
- Poway Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Poway Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064. For questions, contact Elan Saleh.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Poway Unified in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Elan Saleh at (858) 748-0010 ext 2137. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Weekly pickup, Laundering, Bundling/wrapping, And delivery of bar towels, Grill pads, Laundry racks/carts, And laundry bags; complete delivery/service schedule; sample invoice; sample monthly statement.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Price, quality assurance and linen processing standards, ability to meet service requirements, vendor qualifications, experience, and past performance, inventory management, reporting, and communicati..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Poway Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Poway Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Poway Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover Letter, RFP Submittal Packet Cover Page, Proposal Submission Checklist, Proposal Form, Additional Information Required of Proposers, Vendor Reference Form, Proposal Certification, Non-Collusion. Review the full document from Poway Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Poway, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.