Adams and Associates, Inc., contracting for the U.S. Department of Labor for the operation of the Gadsden Job Corps Center - a 225 student residential training facility located at 600 Valley Street, Gadsden, AL is currently soliciting written bids for linen/laundry service (weekly pick up, cleaning and delivery) as needed by the Center.  Items include pillow cases, single flat sheets, single fitted sheets, laundry bags, thermal blankets, aprons, towels, mats and dust mops for our culinary trade, wellness center and the dorms.

All quotes should be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Department by Friday, June 7, 2013 by 3:00 p.m. Quotes received after the deadline and/or without all requested documentation will not be considered.

Vendor is to return a written bid, vendor paperwork, and all licenses for doing business in the State of Alabama, all employee licenses required for performing work in the state of Alabama, Certificate of Liability insurance and list of references if no past experience with Center.

The period of performance is June 17, 2013 to September 30, 2013.

Submitted bid will show at minimum breakdown as follows:

• Cost per Item
• Vendor Stock Number
• Case/Pack Size
• Printed name and Signature of authorized person submitting bid

Bids, vendor questionnaire, W9, Authority to Commit and all licensures needed to do business may be faxed to 256-543-2665, Attn: Tina Roland, Purchasing Department; emailed to: [email protected]; or mailed to:

Gadsden Job Corps Center
Attn: Tina Roland
600 Valley Street
Gadsden, Alabama 35902

 If your quote deviates from specifications in any way, such exceptions must be noted on bid sheet. If unable to quote please indicate ‘No Bid' and return bid package to us.

Adams and Associates, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bids and select the bid deemed most responsible. Bidders should be aware of bid requirements for federally funded projects and act accordingly.

Bidders are placed on notice that this is a competitive bid process and cost is an important fact. Overall low bid does not constitute bid award.

Gadsden Job Corps Center is a federally funded facility and entitled to GSA pricing.

Payment terms are Net 30 days from date of invoice.

All question regarding the Invitation to Bid and/or scope of work must be submitted in writing to: [email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted.

 SCOPE OF WORK ID #: GA2013-007

LINEN/LAUNDRY SERVICE

Freight, fuel surcharge or handling charge, if any, must be noted on bid or charges will not be paid if invoiced.

Vendor is to provide bed linens within three (3) days of order confirmation (purchase order) from Gadsden Job Corps Center. Bed linens will be ordered on an as needed basis.

Vendor shall hold all licenses necessary to do business in the state of Alabama and/or state business is located in and provide copies of all licenses with bid package.

Vendor must supply manufacturer name and stock number for all items bid on. Items reference a manufacturer and stock number on bid sheet for reference purpose to insure correct item is bid. Vendor may substitute identical items under a different manufacturer or brand name but must note manufacturer and stock number on bid sheet.

Vendor is to note on bid sheet if item is a green or recycled item.

Vendor is to provide a billing invoice that includes BPA number and shows individual lines for each item ordered.

Gadsden Job Corps Center does not accept backorders all orders will be considered complete upon receipt. Vendor must make Purchasing Agent aware of all shortages, via email ([email protected]) prior to shipping order.

The vendor shall obtain and maintain insurance as follows if vendor's employee(s) or agent(s) will be on Center at time:

• Workers Compensation
• Comprehensive General Liability with Atterbury Job Corps Center listed as additional insured. ($1,000,000 per occurrence).
• Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000/combined single limit)
• Fire Legal Liability ($500,000 per occurrence)
• The proposed shall cover any and all expenses not covered by said insurance including all deductibles.