Background and Purpose
McMaster University invites qualified Proponents to submit responses for the supply and service of Laundry Equipment for McMaster University Housing and Conference Services according to the information, specifications and requirements set out in this document in accordance with the terms of this Request for Proposals.
Housing and Conference Services strives to assist students to meet their academic and personal goals in an environment that encourages and supports excellence. As a department of Student Affairs, it is dedicated to creating a healthy, safe, secure, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing residential and working environment.
The on-campus housing capacity consists of 3,743 beds with 1,119 of these available for summer accommodation. There are a total of twelve (12) residence buildings, offering single, double, triple and suite/apartment accommodation.
Proponents must quote the entire bid. Partial bids will not be accepted.
Scope/Objective
McMaster is seeking to engage a qualified service provider for the provision of a turnkey residence laundry solution, including the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance and service of washers, dryers and RevalueMyCard machines.
The object of this RFP is to acquire a contract, which will provide a fleet of Laundry Equipment consisting of 88 washers and 64 dryers that are accessible, durable, attractive, convenient and energy efficient. Additionally, each of the 12 laundry rooms is to be equipped with the Heartland Payment System Revalue My Card.
Term
The term of this agreement is for an initial term of three (3) years with an option to renew for up to an additional two (2) years to be renewed on a yearly basis as required, at McMaster’s sole discretion.
