# Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-MENTH-B-54296

Illinois DHS seeks multi-year institutional laundry services for Elgin Mental Health Center

**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-444DHS-MENTH-B-54296
**NAICS:** 812332

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Mental Health division, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive laundry services for the Elgin Mental Health Center.
- Government Buyer:
  - Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Mental Health division
  - Elgin Mental Health Center, 750 South State Street, Elgin, IL
- Services Requested:
  - Comprehensive laundry services for linens, uniforms, towels, and other washable materials
  - Estimated annual laundry volume: 343,000 pounds
  - Pickup and delivery three times weekly to multiple campus locations
  - Billing based on laundry weight
  - Vendor must supply and maintain linen carts
  - Sorting, washing (CDC-compliant disinfection), drying, folding, ironing, and delivery
  - Handling of soiled and contaminated items per health standards
  - Documentation and reconciliation reports required
- Vendor Requirements:
  - Minimum five years of institutional laundry experience
  - Industrial-scale laundering capabilities
  - Certifications required: TRSA Hygienically Clean, HLAC Accreditation, ISO 9001/14001, or equivalent
  - Strict adherence to CDC and healthcare laundering standards
  - Service continuity and compliance with health regulations
  - 10% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal
  - Mandatory pre-bid meeting for all vendors
- No specific OEMs or product purchases; this is strictly for laundry services

### Description

Elgin Mental Health Center is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive laundry services for the Facility. The awarded vendor will be responsible for ensuring the timely, hygienic, and efficient laundering of all designated items, including but not limited to linens, uniforms, towels, and other washable materials used within the facility located at 750 South State St., Elgin, IL 60123. The contract is a multi-year agreement with an initial term ending June 30, 2029, and the vendor must provide price per pound for an estimated annual laundry volume of 343,000 lbs. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 6, 2026, at 10am at the FTP Building, 750 South State St., Elgin, IL.

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