245039 Supplemental Information Letter No. 1.pdf

This document is a Supplemental Information Letter related to a state and local contract opportunity issued by the City of Salem, Oregon for the procurement of Carhart Storm Defender rain jackets for the Salem Fire Department. The City is requesting bids for an estimated quantity of 200 rain jackets in sizes Small through 3XL, with specific branding and customization requirements. Bidders may submit substitutions, but they must be approved as equals prior to the bid closing. The contract will be for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2024 with four optional one-year renewal periods. Bids are due by May 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM local time and will be publicly opened virtually. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder based on the total bid amount.

The pricing terms, funding sources, and budget ranges are not detailed in the available files, but the contract agreement indicates that the City will pay the contractor up to a maximum agreement amount for the provision of the goods. The contract opportunity has set-aside requirements for minority-owned, women-owned, and emerging small businesses. The current incumbent contractor is not specified in the provided documents. The provided documents do not indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.