Department of Veterans Affairs, Edward Hines Hospital, A&MMS (90C), Bldg 2, 2nd Floor, Hines, IL 60141-5000

M -- LAUNDRY AND LINEN CLEANING SERVICES A-76 STUDY. SOL Sources Sought DUE 101295 POC Contracting Officer, Ronald E. Jenkins, (708)216-2602, Additional Contact, Cathleen Hansen, (708)216-2632 LAUNDRY SERVICE A-76 STUDY RESPONSE DUE BY 10/12/95. The Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital (VAH) is seeking potential sources interested in obtaining solicitation package to provide laundry and linen cleaning services for approximately 5,000,000 pounds of hospital linens and employee uniforms annually for VAH Hines, Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) Westside and VAMC Lakeside (these facilities are located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area) utilizing Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) facility located at VAH Hines, Hines, IL 60141. Pick-up and delivery will be Monday thru Saturday, including holidays. Soiled linen only is transported on Sundays. Processing records are maintained by the Contractor as required. Chemicals and formulas used are subject to review and approval of the Veterans Administration (VA). Contractor shall be required to furnish Certificate of Professional Trade Membership and shall be required to furnish textile test piece results on a monthly basis. Contractor shall be required to comply with all VA and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) guidlines and standards. Contractor must comply with all applicable state standards pertaining to operation of a textile care facility and transportation of soiled and/or contaminated linens. In accordance with VA regulations unless two potential responsible firms can be identified with an interest in performing these functions, the VA will consider that adequate commercial sources do not exist and no solicitation will be issued. Potential contract shall be for a 12 month period with four (4) one year renewal options. Interested firms shall respond in writing stating their willingness to provide services using the GOCO contractual method. Solicitation will be subject to Government cost comparison and no contract will be issued if Government performance is determined to be more advantageous. (0255)

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