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EVEREST BLUE CONSULTING• BID OF THE WEEK •May 21, 2025Hospital Curtain Cleaning —What the Specs (and the Past) Reveal About Winning SUNY Stony Brook Hospital Curtain Cleaning ServicesPrepared exclusively for Everest Blue Consulting clients and partners. TABLE OF CONTENTSWhat’s Up for BidQualification Quick-CheckComparative Analysis: 2022 SUNY ContractCritical Success FactorsPricing Strategy TakeawaysKey Questions Before BiddingEverest Blue’s Insider InsightHow We Can HelpAbout Everest Blue           1. WHAT’S UP FOR BIDSUNY Stony Brook Hospital is seeking qualified vendors for hospital curtain cleaning services—but on the surface, this looks like a simple cleaning contract. It’s not.Here’s what this opportunity really asks you to prove:You understand infection prevention standards.You can deliver hospital-grade sanitation.You can respond quickly to a discretionary purchase.You have healthcare facility experience.Contract Specifics:ParameterDetailsNotesResponse RequiredWithin 15 business daysQuick action essentialProcurement TypeDiscretionary purchaseUnder $125,000 capScopeCleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing privacy curtainsLimited to select hospital zones (Main Hospital, Pavilion, MART)Response MethodContact designated representativesNo formal RFP submissionContract TypeLikely shorter-termPrevious was 3-year

EVEREST BLUE CONSULTING • BID OF THE WEEK • APRIL 29, 2025 Dumpster & Recycling Services: What Cortland vs. Broome County Reveals About Winning City of Cortland Dumpster and Recycling Services RFP Prepared exclusively for Everest Blue Consulting clients and partners. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WHAT’S UP FOR BID The City of Cortland is seeking qualified waste management firms to provide dumpster and recycling services across various city-owned sites. Here’s what this RFP really asks you to prove: Contract Specifics: Parameter Details Notes Due Date May 15, 2025 12:00 PM EDT submission deadline Service Window Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2028 3-year term Scope Trash & recycling pickup Including special events Pricing Options Multiple models available Hauling-only, flat-rate, hybrid Special Requirements 5+ special events yearly Flexibility required Compliance Prevailing wage & HIPAA Article 9 Public Works Performance Bond required Financial stability tested This bid is straightforward only if you’ve

EVEREST BLUE CONSULTING• BID OF THE WEEK • ISSUE #1 • APRIL 21, 2025 Green Work Shirts – What the Specs (and the Past) Reveal About Winning  NYS Department of Corrections (Corcraft) IFB #PA25015 Prepared exclusively for Everest Blue Consulting clients and partners. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WHAT’S UP FOR BID The NYS Department of Corrections (Corcraft) is soliciting bids for green work shirts — but on the surface, this looks like a simple textile contract. It’s not. Here’s what the IFB (#PA25015) really asks you to prove: Contract Specifics: Parameter Details Notes Due Date May 9, 2025 3:00 PM EDT submission deadline Specification Jungle green work shirts, cotton/poly blend 65% polyester/35% cotton preferred Packaging 5 dozen per box, labeled Size-specific labeling required Size Range S–7X (broad range) Extended sizing critical factor Minimum Order 1,750 dozen ~21,000 units total Delivery Location Corcraft – Albany, NY FOB destination terms Contract Term