REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL South Bronx Job Coprs Academy Linen and Laundry Services The South Bronx Job Corps Academy is soliciting Bids for Linen and Laundry Services. The South Bronx Job Corps Academy is a Federally Funded Employment Training Program that services youth between the ages of 16 and 24 in a residential setting. The program operates year round with approximately 200 residential and 100 non-residential trainees. The program is operated by ResCare, Inc. for the United States Department of Labor. SCOPE OF WORK Services are to be preformed for the Residential Department, Wellness Center, Culinary Café and Cafeteria Kitchen at the South Bronx Job Corps Academy. All Laundry will be pickup and delivery to the exact department. Residential Department Average 720lbs weekly which include Bed Spread/ quilt Pillow case Fitted sheet Flat sheet Culinary 100 Aprons 80 rags Wellness 30 lab coats to be sanitized 20sheets set (flat and fitted) Cafeteria Kitchen Rental and cleaning of 25 chef uniforms sets (chef coats and pants) 65 Aprons 200 Rags Linen and laundry are to be picked up every Friday evening between 6pm and 8pm; to be returned every Sunday by 3pm. No additional articles are to be picked up or serviced other than the above mentioned, unless express written consent is given to do so by the purchasing agent Vivian Lopez. PERFORMANCE PERIOD This agreement shall be in effect from June 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. With a one year option renewal of this contract provided written agreement by both parties. Additional work may be requested from time to time, which shall be authorized by written change to the resultant agreement. SAFETY AND HEALTH All work shall be accomplished in a safe and efficient manner, with minimal disruption to the operation of the Academy. The subcontractor represents, by acceptance of any resultant agreement that they are in compliance with all regulations and standards flowing from the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (P.O. 91-596, 29 USC 651 et seq.) and further that in the event hazardous materials are involved, will comply with Federal Standards No. 310 dated July 1971 to the latest change, entitled "Symbols for Packages and Containers for Hazardous Chemicals and Materials." Vendor acknowledges that by acceptance of any resultant agreement, that all work and materials used in the performance of the contract duties meet federal, state, local and OSHA regulations. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION Interested parties should respond to the above solicitation by the COB on May 15, 2010 to be eligible for award. All bids and attachments are to be in sealed envelope submitted by express mail Please reference this announcement number on your proposal envelope. Bidders are encouraged to schedule a visit to the site and become familiar with the physical layout of the facility where the services are to be provided. Enquiries and responses to this request should be directed to: Vivian Lopez Purchasing Agent 718-294-7530 Email
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