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Joint Resolution authorizing a two-year contract, with renewals with Superior Health Linens, of Madison, WI in the estimated amount of $378,500 per year for Linen Services and authorize the Sale of Surplus Linen in the amount of $27,090.76 and Surplus Laundry Equipment in the amount of $38,800.
Staff Summary
· Lake County desires to enter into a two-year contract, with renewals with Superior Health Linens, of Madison, WI for Linen Services and for the Sale of Surplus Linen and Surplus Laundry Equipment.
· Invitations for bid were extended to nine (9) vendors.
· Lake County received bids from three (3) vendors.
· Superior Health Linens, is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Linen Services in the estimated annual amount of $378,500.
· Other bids were received from Angelica, Chicago, IL in the amount of
$432,702.50, and a non-responsive bid was received from Hospital Laundry Service, Wheeling, IL.
· Superior Health Linens quoted the highest sale price for Surplus Linen in the amount of $27,090.76 and the highest sale price for Laundry Equipment in the amount of $38,800 and the lowest price to provide laundry services for Resident-owned clothing, which can be exercised as an option.
· The total of the Surplus sale is $65,890.76.
· This annual expense for Linen Services is estimated at $378,500 charged to 218-4104010-71620-000-000-000-00000.
· The cost for this contract will be paid for by personnel vacancies, utilities and related costs savings.
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 4-102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for Linen Services for Lake County, Winchester House; and
WHEREAS, the bids specified a turn-key service, including the provision of an adequate inventory of all linen, carts, bins and hampers, pick-up of soiled linen, laundering and delivery of clean linen; and
WHEREAS, the bid offered for sale Surplus Linen and Surplus Laundry Equipment consisting of a washer, dryer, flat iron and folder; and
WHEREAS, invitations for bids were extended to nine (9) vendors; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received from three (3) vendors and opened in the County Building, Waukegan, Illinois on Thursday, October 9, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, Superior Health Linens, Madison, WI is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Linen Services in the estimated annual amount of $378,500.00; other bids were received from Angelica, Chicago, IL in the amount of $ 432,307.50, and a non-responsive bid was received from Hospital Laundry Service, Wheeling, IL; and
WHEREAS, Superior Health Linens quoted the highest sale price for Surplus Linen in the amount of $27,090.76 and the highest sale price for Laundry Equipment in the amount of $38,800.00.
WHEREAS, Superior Health Linens quoted the lowest price to provide laundry services for Resident-owned clothing, which can be exercised as an option.
WHEREAS, the costs for the Linen Services contract will be offset by savings realized by holding existing vacant laundry positions, eliminating the purchase of new linens and associated items, savings related to the purchase of laundry supplies, and reductions in utility use and costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to enter into a two-year contract, with renewals with Superior Health Linens, of Madison, WI in the estimated amount of $378,500.00 per year for Linen Services charging account 218-4104010-71620-000-000-000-00000 and authorize the Sale of Surplus Linens in the amount of $27,090.76 and Surplus Laundry Equipment in the amount of $38,800.00.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on this 18TH day of November, A.D., 2008.