Battle Dress Uniforms (BDUs)

The Wisconsin Battle Dress Uniforms (BDUs) multi-award vehicle is a comprehensive state-wide contract designed to support procurement of uniform apparel for various public sector entities. The contract covers a range of uniform categories including police uniforms, prison officer uniforms, firefighter uniforms, ushers uniforms, and general uniform provisions. Specifically focused on blended fabric uniform products, this vehicle enables authorized public bodies to efficiently acquire standardized uniform items through a streamlined procurement process.

The contract is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and was awarded on July 17, 2019. While specific prime contractors are not detailed in the provided information, the vehicle supports procurement for a broad range of Wisconsin municipalities, including counties, cities, villages, towns, school districts, vocational/technical education districts, and federally recognized Indian tribes. The contract allows participating entities to directly contact contractors and place orders referencing the state agency contract number, with municipalities responsible for order receipt, inspection, and payment. The cooperative purchasing service provides flexibility for vendors to specify minimum order requirements and allows municipalities to access uniform products through a centralized contracting mechanism.