QBS101618_State_Requirements_Reminder
Illinois State University is seeking architecture and engineering firms with commercial laundry design and operations experience.
University Housing Services (UHS) operates a commercial laundry on campus at Illinois State University for UHS and for summer conference operations, campus dining centers, custodial services, and various other departments on campus.� This laundry center cleans bed linens, tablecloths, uniforms, and various custodial equipment.� This laundry center has operated for many years.� The existing laundry building, located near the John Green warehouse building on the north part of campus, is served by a loading dock and includes six commercial washing machines and seven commercial clothes dryers, along with various other equipment.� Sorting and storage areas are also located in the facility.
The successful architecture and or engineering firm will demonstrate qualifications and experience in evaluating existing commercial laundry facilities and recommending improvements. The awarded firm will be responsible for programming and design of an efficient Illinois State University laundry operation and redesign of the current laundry facility to support the laundry program.� Issues to be addressed include, but are not limited to:
Architecture and Engineering firms interested in submitting their qualifications should have knowledge and expertise with laundry facilities, and demonstrate industry-specific experience.� The designers and any required sub-consultants will be responsible for developing a comprehensive plan, construction budget and schedule for this project.�
Purchasing Office
Illinois State University at Uptown Crossing
1220 Campus Box
100 South Fell Avenue, Suite D
Normal, IL 61790
The current ISU laundry machine inventory is as follows:
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Machine |
Description |
Purchase date |
Washer |
Milnor #1 125lb |
1980 |
Washer |
Milnor #2 135lb Model Q6J |
1995 |
Washer |
Milnor #3 50lb Model 30020C5P |
1989 |
Washer |
Milnor #4 125lb Model 42026RWP |
1989 |
Washer |
Milnor #5 135lb Model Q6J |
1991 |
Washer |
Milnor #6 35lb Model 614 |
Unknown |
Dryer |
Cissel #1 |
1989 |
Dryer |
Cissel #2 |
1989 |
Dryer |
Cissel #3 |
1989 |
Dryer |
Thermatic #4 |
1976 |
Dryer |
Loadmaster #5 |
Unknown |
Dryer |
Loadmaster #6 |
Unknown |
Dryer |
Loadmaster #7 |
Unknown |
Ironer/Folder |
Chicago Model 90 |
1989 |
Wrapper |
Felrapper |
1984 |
Lapel Collar Press |
Unipress Model ULC |
2000 |
Body and Sleeve Press |
Unipress |
2000 |
PRE-SUBMISSION CONFERENCE:
A voluntary pre-submission conference call will take place October 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM local time. Additional details are available on page 5 ("Notice") of the solicitation document.
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This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.