The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) mission statement is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. Prior to the closure of Long Island Bridge in October of 2014, the Homeless Services Bureau (HSB) operated a large-scale laundry service, serving multiple shelters, recovery, and residential programs Commission-wide. The HSB has a strong interest in reopening the laundry service to regain autonomy over its laundry needs, increase our vocational and workforce development programs, and operate at the same or reduced cost. Scope of Work
HSB is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or businesses to assess, evaluate, conduct a
feasibility assessment, and create an implementation plan for a relaunch of laundry facility. It would
be necessary to evaluate the space to assess the capacity for commercial grade washers and dryers
to accommodate a weekly volume of between 3,000 and 3,600 pounds of laundry.
The assessment would also include evaluation of the site's development and pinpoint any gaps or
requirements for the launch of laundry operations, including but not limited to staffing patterns,
mechanical infrastructure, and physical plant infrastructure. The space identified is located at
Woods Mullen Shelter, 794 Massachusetts, Boston MA 02118 which formerly served as a laundry
facility in 2017. Questions due in writing by 5:00 PM EST to:
Procure to Pay Office RFR@bphc.org
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Period of Performance
The anticipated start date of the project will be on or about Monday, April 25, 2024. It is
anticipated that the chosen vendor will complete the assessment and deliver the final product by
August 30, 2024. Submission Requirements
To be considered for this project, submission packet must include the following in this order:
1. Cover page with the Company Name, Contact Information, Phone, Email and Brief
description of the company
2. Description of the approach to the work, including justification. Three pages maximum
3. Detailed, itemized budget for the project, including costs specific to activities and
deliverables within the scope of work
4. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) for all proposed personnel assigned to the project
5. An example of relevant work conducted within the past 5 years
6. Email complete packet in 1 PDF file with Subject: Relaunch of Laundry Facility to:
Procure to Pay Office
RFR@bphc.org
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