About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Charlotte seeks proposals for citywide uniform rental and laundering services across multiple departments. The contractor must provide, individually fit, maintain, and launder items such as shirts, pants, jackets, protective electrical clothing, lab coats, coveralls, shop rags, and floor mats, while also installing required lockers and storage bins. Only United States organizations are eligible to bid, and work will be performed offsite. The City will host a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference on November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., and all questions are due by November 10, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's Procurement Portal by November 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The City will evaluate submissions based on qualifications, experience, and approach, as well as cost effectiveness and value.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- CITY OF CHARLOTTE
- Solicitation No.
- 269-2027-026
Scope of work
- Uniform rental and laundering services across multiple City departments
- Weekly pickup, commercial laundering, pressing, and delivery of uniforms
- Provision of flame-resistant garments (Categories 1, 2, and 3) and protective electrical clothing
- Individual employee uniform fitting, sizing, and employee identification markings
- Emblems, patches, direct embroidery, and screen printing services
- Supply, installation, and maintenance of lockers, soiled bin containers, and repair bins
- Furnishing and weekly pickup/drop-off of treated industrial mats
- Direct purchase option for garments, mats, and related supplies at discounted pricing
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications, Experience, and Approach | Not specified |
| Cost Effectiveness and Value | Not specified |
| Acceptance of the Terms of the Contract | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Registration with the City vendor registration system to receive payment
- Ability for employees to qualify for and obtain required City/CLT airport security badges and credentials
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of transmittal signed by an authorized individual
- Pricing Table
- Proposal Submission Form
- References Form
- SBE Utilization Form (Form 3)
- DBE Program Form
- Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters Form
- Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification Form
- Completed Acknowledgements
- Exceptions to the Sample Contract in Word format with redlines/tracked changes (if applicable)
Key dates
- Submission of Written Questions Prior to Pre-Proposal Conference
- November 4, 2026 by 2:00 p.m.
- Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference
- November 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
- Submission of Questions After the Pre-Proposal Conference
- November 10, 2026 by 10:00 a.m.
- Proposals due
- November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
- Contract Award by Council
- TBA
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically through the City of Charlotte e-Procurement Portal (https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com) on or before the due date.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Charlotte, NC
- Insurance and bonding
- Awarded company must provide an insurance certificate meeting or exceeding requirements set forth in the Sample Contract.