Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District - Uniform, Floor Mat & Commercial Laundry - 2026
Santa Barbara Metro Transit DistPublic Authority · Santa Barbara, CA- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Valerie White
- (805) 883-4244
The 30-second brief
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) is requesting bids for industrial-grade rental and laundry services for uniforms, jackets, coveralls, shop towels, floor mats, and mops. The contract requires weekly pickup and delivery of clean laundry and floor mats across MTD facilities including Olive Terminal (550 Olive Street) and Transit Center (1020 Chapala Street) in Santa Barbara, California. Services include supplying, maintaining, and laundering items to ensure a minimum of one clean uniform per employee daily, with a 3-year base term plus one 2-year option. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT, with an optional job walk scheduled for October 7, 2026.
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Summary
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) is requesting bids for industrial-grade rental and laundry services for uniforms, jackets, coveralls, shop towels, floor mats, and mops.
The contract requires weekly pickup and delivery of clean laundry and floor mats across MTD facilities including Olive Terminal (550 Olive Street) and Transit Center (1020 Chapala Street) in Santa Barbara, California. Services include supplying, maintaining, and laundering items to ensure a minimum of one clean uniform per employee daily, with a 3-year base term plus one 2-year option. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT, with an optional job walk scheduled for October 7, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible Bidder
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Transmittal Letter
- Price Bid Workbook
- Price Bid
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Bidder Information
- References
- Suppliers & Subcontractors
- Non-Collusion Declaration and Compensation Certification
- Lobbying Certification
- Submit to
- MTD Administrative Offices: 550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Reported agency
- Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Santa Barbara Metro Transit Dist?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: MTD Administrative Offices: 550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. For questions, contact Valerie White.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Santa Barbara Metro Transit Dist 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 IFB 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 Valerie White at (805) 883-4244. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Lowest responsive and responsible Bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Santa Barbara Metro Transit Dist?
All active and historical solicitations from Santa Barbara Metro Transit Dist are tracked and searchable. As a public authority agency, Santa Barbara Metro Transit Dist 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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: Transmittal Letter, Price Bid Workbook, Price Bid, Acknowledgement of Addenda, Bidder Information, References, Suppliers & Subcontractors, Non-Collusion Declaration and Compensation Certification, Lob. Review the full document from Santa Barbara Metro Transit Dist for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Barbara, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.