University of Illinois at Chicago
RFP #EWM194

Request for Proposal: Hospital Laundry Services

Award Info Published Tuesday May 26, 2026

Marberry Laundry, LLCSt. Charles, IL

  • Amount: An estimated $15,500,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2031
  • Renewals: 1 five-year
  • Potential Future Renewals: $17,500,000
  • Equipment International (subcontractor)
    BEP [1.5% / $0]

Unsuccessful respondents (1)

Summary

Respondents

2 total

1 successful respondent

1 unsuccessful respondent

0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses

Buyer for this procurement: Eddie Mattox, (312) 996-2054

Chief procurement officer for this procurement: Bridget McHatton

State purchasing officer for this procurement: Geno Marchizza

The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.

This notice has been modified
Published Monday, January 26, 2026
Addendum 2 adds NIGP code 929-50 and extends the RFP due date. Refer to Addendum 2 for more details.
This notice has been modified
Published Friday, January 16, 2026
Addendum 1 includes Questions & Answers.
First published Thursday, December 18, 2025
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 3:00 PM, Thursday, January 29, 2026:
At the following address:
Purchasing Division (M/C 560)
809 South Marshfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612-7203
via E-bidding
UI Health has an ongoing need for high-quality laundry services to maintain strict hygiene, infection control, and patient care standards for the hospital. These services include the laundering and management of patient gowns, sheets, blankets, towels, surgical drapes, and other healthcare textiles essential to daily operations for a hospital.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Eddie Mattox
University of Illinois Chicago
Purchasing Division (M/C 560)
809 South Marshfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612-7203
Phone: (312) 996-2054
FAX: (312) 996-2055
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Lee Saulter
Submit 1 copies of the response as defined in the specifications.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
There is a 1 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.

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.

Documents

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Specification Documents

  • AppendixAandB_Pricing.xlsx (13 KB)
  • AppendixC_UICSampleContract.pdf (7 MB)
  • EWM194-Addendum1.pdf (337 KB)
  • EWM194-Addendum2.pdf (197 KB)
  • Final-EWM194-HospitalLaundryServices.pdf (651 KB)
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