Minnesota Supplier Systems #G0210-2000017698

Minnesota Statewide Linen Purchase Contract Award and Solicitation

The State of Minnesota is procuring and has awarded contracts for the purchase (not rental) of linens for use by state agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members statewide. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Administration, Admin/State Procurement Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Encompass Group, LLC (primary OEM, referenced for most product lines) - Standard Textile Co., Inc. (vendor) - S & A International, Ltd. (vendor) - Orise Distribution LLC (vendor) - Healthcare Wholesale Linen Corp (HW Linen) (vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Patient apparel: gowns, PJ pants, robes, bibs (Encompass Shooting Star, Monet, and Monet Star Collections or approved equals) - Bed products: blankets (Links Spread, Links Plus, Fleece, Thermal), sheets (flat, fitted, draw, knit fitted, envelope style), pillow cases (Performance Muslin, Regal Touch), pillows (Dream Angel, Sure-Check Micro-vent, Comfort Care), under-pads (DermaCare), mattress pads (fitted, quilted) - Bath products: washcloths, hand towels, bath towels, utility/dish towels (Elegance Plus, Premier, Checkmate collections) - Laundry/hamper bags and stands: various sizes, water-soluble, flip-top, eyelet, and adjustable stands - Notable Requirements: - All products must meet detailed specifications and may be from referenced Encompass Group collections or approved equals - Vendors must provide statewide delivery, customer service, and contract management - Multiple awards possible; State may use other cooperative contracts if in its best interest - Submission of completed Exhibit D: Price Schedule required - Compliance with accessibility, workforce, and equal pay certifications - Quantities: - Quantities vary by item, with some specified (e.g., 24-144 per case for linens, 12-100 for hamper bags, 600 for washcloths, etc.) - Delivery and Performance: - Delivery required within 1 to 30 days after order, depending on vendor - Ongoing contract with orders placed as needed - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Minnesota Administration Building, 50 Sherburne Ave, St. Paul, MN 55155-1402 (primary delivery location for state agencies)

Description

The State of Minnesota is seeking to establish an ongoing contract with one or more contractors to provide linens for purchase, not rental, to State Agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture members on an as-needed basis. The contractor(s) must be able to supply linen products throughout the entire state of Minnesota and provide adequate staff for customer service, order execution, order support, and overall contract management. The State reserves the right to award multiple contracts and to review other contracts such as NASPO for potential participation. Responses must be submitted via the Supplier Portal by the specified deadline, and questions must be submitted in writing by December 16, 2025.