POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS

RFB #4467

BID OPENS: 3:00 P.M., LOCAL PREVAILING TIME

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026

SCOPE:

The City of Owensboro (“City”) is seeking a qualified company, which has also been in business a minimum of five (5) years, to provide the Owensboro Police Department (“OPD”) with uniforms, shoes, leather goods, and associated equipment. All items will be awarded to one successful bidder.

The bid quantity is set as “1” for each item for the purpose of obtaining a firm unit price. It is not a guarantee that every item listed will be purchased and quantities will vary each year.

Each line item cost shall include the embroidery/logo fees.

PRE-BID ALTERNATE/EQUIVALENT SUBMITTALS:

All equivalents or alternates must be approved by the City of Owensboro Police Chief, or his designee, and the Purchasing Manager before bid opening. Any bidder wishing to substitute any item must proceed with one of the following options:

• Schedule a time with the Purchasing Manager to bring proposed alternates/equivalents along with garment specifications to the Owensboro Police Department by calling 270-687-8431 or emailing bids@owensboro.org.

• Ship alternates/equivalents, along with garment specifications, to 101 E. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303, c/o Purchasing Department.

o If shipped the vendor must make it so each alternate/equivalent is easily identifiable with the garment specifications.

All garments must be presented to the City by 5:00PM CT, March 27, 2026. Any garments received after this date will automatically be rejected. All approved equals shall be noted in the subsequent Addendum and uploaded to the City’s vendor registry site, www.owensboro.org, under Purchasing.

Vendors that submit substitutions that do not get approved shall be notified of rejection in writing from the Purchasing Manager.

VENDOR REGISTRY:

The bid/contract documents and all addenda can be downloaded from the City’s online Bonfire portal at https://owensboro.bonfirehub.com. Once registered, bidders can download all bid/contract documentation.

CONTRACT:

The Award Letter, along with the RFB and awarded vendor’s bid submission (including any negotiations), becomes the Contract between the City and Awarded Vendor. The Contract is contingent upon submission of all applicable contract documentation, including but not limited to, certificate of insurance and business license.

TERM OF CONTRACT:

The contract shall be in effect for one year from the date of the award notice.

With mutual agreement of the vendor and the City, the contract may be renewed for four (4) additional one (1) year periods, at the current bid price. Any increase in price will be negotiated with written proof to justify the proposed increase.

Within at least 30 days prior to the end of each contract period, the vendor may request a price increase in writing. The request must be sent to the City’s Purchasing Department at bids@owensboro.org, or by mail at 101 E. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY, or the contract will automatically renew on the date of the initial award notice.

GENERAL COMPLIANCE:

Please read these instructions carefully.

“OR EQUAL”: It is not the intention of the specifications contained herewith to eliminate any bidder; however, quoted items must EQUAL or exceed stated specifications. PLEASE NOTE: Any brand name mentioned within this bid document are descriptive, but NOT restrictive, unless otherwise specified. Bids on equivalent items meeting the standards of quality indicated will be considered, providing the bid clearly describes the article offered and indicates how it differs from the referenced brands. Descriptive literature or manufacturer’s specifications, plus any supplemental information necessary for comparison purposes should be submitted with the bid, or the bid on that item may be rejected. Reference to literature submitted with a previous bid or on file with the City’s Purchasing Department will not satisfy this requirement. The burden is on the bidder to demonstrate the item bid is equivalent to the item specified in this RFB.

ALTERNATE BIDS: Separate pricing options for different scopes of work outside the base bid scope must be approved by the City at least 7 days before bid opening to be considered.

BIDDER’S EXCEPTIONS: Any deviation from the specification or where submitted literature does not fully support meeting the specification(s), must be clearly cited on the attached page labeled “Exceptions to Bid Specifications.” No deviation below “minimum” specifications will be accepted.

BID SUBMISSION: Bids must be submitted through the online Bonfire Portal at:

https://owensboro.bonfirehub.com. Submissions by other methods will not be accepted. Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox. (Javascript and browser cookies must be enabled.)

Vendors should contact the Bonfire Support team at Support.Bonfire@eunasolutions.com for technical questions. Vendors can also visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us.

Submission materials should be prepared in the file formats listed under Requested Information for this opportunity in the Bonfire Portal. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be accessible to be evaluated.

All submission documentation shall become the property of the City and will not be returned to the bidder, unless an agreement in writing is secured before the bid is submitted to the City.

At the time of bid submission, each bidder will be presumed to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the bid specifications and requirements (including all Addenda/Public Q & A/Public Notices). The failure or omission of any bidder to examine any form, instrument, or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his bid.

A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted.

BID OPENING: All submissions are due prior to the scheduled bid opening as show on the Bonfire portal. The bid opening will be held via a Microsoft Teams meeting. Teams link and information can be found in the events section of the Bonfire portal.

METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: Competitive Sealed Bidding (KRS 45A.365) will be the method of procurement for the purchase of the item(s) specified herein.

KENTUCKY OPEN RECORDS LAW: At the time a bid or proposal is submitted to the City, vendor shall identify any information that is submitted as part of the bid that is proprietary or confidential in nature and not subject to release for public inspection. The City will protect any proprietary or confidential information to the extent allowable under the Kentucky Open Records Act.

NEW GOODS, FRESH STOCK: Unless otherwise specifically stated, all vendors shall provide new commodities, fresh stock, the latest model, design or package.

METHOD OF AWARD: This bid will be evaluated on the evaluation criteria established in the bid specifications.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids received, to take exception to these bid specifications, or to waive any informalities, to negotiate all terms and conditions, or to cancel or amend in part, or in its entirety, this bid. The right is also reserved to award bids based on the best interest and/or most advantageous to the City. The City reserves the right to consider as a part of the bid evaluation the stated warranty, stated delivery schedule and payment terms.

PRICING: All prices shall be quoted exclusive of any taxes. The City is exempt from Federal excise, transportation and/or Kentucky sales tax. Any items supplied directly to the City from a supplier/manufacturer are exempt from sales tax. Any items purchased by a vendor that will be used in the fulfillment of a contract are not exempt from sales tax.

In case of a discrepancy in the extension of a unit price, the unit price shall govern the total price.

Bidders must provide manufacturer’s product literature if available and appropriate with the bid submission.

Prices quoted shall remain firm and open to acceptance by the City for a minimum period of sixty (60) days after bid opening.

SHIPPING CHARGES: All items quoted shall be “F.O.B. Destination.” No additional freight charges will be allowed.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Delivery date shall be specified on each item quoted. The vendor will be expected to fulfill the delivery as specified.

PAYMENT: The bid must clearly state the payment terms, including prompt payment discounts and payment due dates. Discounts should be figured in the unit price of the quoted item. The City reserves the right to select the most beneficial terms.

FAILURE TO PERFORM: Any vendor awarded a contract who fails to fulfill all obligations on this contract may be disqualified from bidding on any City procurement opportunity for a period of up to five (5) years.

Should the vendor fail to perform as indicated herein, the City reserves the right to procure the required products elsewhere at its discretion, either temporarily or permanently, and to either suspend or cancel all or part of the contract. Should such action be taken the vendor shall be responsible for all excess costs incurred by the City.

OWNER’S RIGHTS – RIGHT OF OWNER TO TERMINATE CONTRACT: City may terminate a contract because a vendor fails to perform its contractual duties.

If a vendor is determined to be in default, the City shall notify the vendor in writing and may either 1) terminate the contract immediately or 2) set a date by which the vendor shall cure the identified deficiencies. The City may proceed with termination if the vendor fails to cure the deficiencies within the specified time.

A default in performance by a vendor for which a contract may be terminated shall include, but not be limited to:

Failure to make delivery within the time specified or according to a delivery schedule fixed by the contract;

Failure to diligently advance the work under a contract for services;

The filing of a bankruptcy petition by or against the vendor;

or Actions that endanger the health, safety or welfare of City or its citizens.

If, during the terms of this Contract, funds are not appropriated for the payment of the City’s obligations hereunder, the City’s rights and obligations herein shall terminate on the last day for which an appropriation has been made.

AT WILL TERMINATION: Notwithstanding the above provisions, the City may terminate this contract at will in accordance with the law upon providing a thirty (30)-day written notice of that intent. Payment for goods received prior to termination shall be made by the City provided those goods were delivered in a manner acceptable to the City. Payment for those goods shall not be unreasonably withheld.

BID SECURITY: Not required.

PERFORMANCE BOND: The contractor will be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond.

Bond shall be furnished within ten (10) working days after receipt of award notification.

Should the contractor fail to perform as indicated herein the City reserves the right to procure the required services elsewhere at its discretion, either temporarily or permanently, and to either suspend or cancel all or part of the contract. Should such action be taken the contractor shall be responsible for all excess costs incurred by the City. In addition, should the contractor fail to perform as indicated herein the Performance Bond may be forfeited in part or its entirety.

PAYMENT BOND: Not required.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The successful bidder covenants and agrees to maintain and keep in force during the term of the contract worker’s compensation, property, casualty, and general liability in the following minimum amounts:

Type of Insurance Limits Worker’s Compensation Statutory Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 (per occurrence)/$2,000,000 (aggregate) Commercial Automobile Liability* $1,000,000 CSL *Provide only if the vendor is delivering with company vehicles on-site or coming on-site for fittings and placing orders.

On all general and automobile liability policies of insurance, as primary and non-contributory, the vendor shall have the City named as an additional insured and shall further require that their liability carrier(s) notify the City at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any change(s) in or cancellations of said insurance policies. A waiver of subrogation shall also be provided for all insurance policies, as allowed by law. The awarded vendor shall have 10 business days from the date of the award letter to provide a certificate of insurance meeting all requirements in this section. Submission of certificate of insurance may be included with the bid package.

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: The vendor/subcontractor covenants to save, defend, keep harmless, and indemnify the City and all of its officers, departments, agencies, agents, and employees from and against all claims, loss, damage, injury, fine, penalties, and costs including court costs and attorney’s fees, charges, liability, and exposure however caused resulting from, arising out of, or in any way connected with the vendor’s/subcontractor’s negligent performance or non-performance of the terms of the contract.

BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS: The vendor must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that it has adequate equipment, personnel, experience and an understanding of the specifications for performing the service under the contract.

No contract will be awarded to any vendor who, in the opinion of the City, is not qualified to perform satisfactorily due, but not limited, to the following:

• A previously unfavorable performance

• Reputation or lack of experience

• Organizational stability

• Insufficient Equipment

• Insufficient Personnel to conduct and complete the services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

The City may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the vendor to perform the work, and the vendor shall furnish the City all such information and data for this purpose as the City may request. The City reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such vendor fails to satisfy the City that such vendor is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.

The successful vendor must comply with the City’s occupational license fees ordinance, and any other ordinances which may apply to any bid package.

BUSINESS LICENSE: Awarded vendor must obtain a business license from the City.

1. Resident vendor must have a valid City business license.

2. Non-resident vendor providing services, delivering products via a private carrier (as defined below), or delivering products via vendor’s employees must have a valid City business license.

Non-resident vendor does not have to obtain a business license if vendor spends less than twelve (12) hours or twelve (12) visits per year for the purpose of reporting, delivering and receiving instructions.

Non-resident vendor does not have to obtain a business license if vendor acquires merchandise by using the Kentucky Master Agreement (unless the Master Agreement requires local licensing).

Resident: An individual, co-partnership, association, corporation or other entity domiciled or having a business situs within the corporate limits of the city.

Nonresident: An individual, corporation, partnership, fiduciary, association or other entity domiciled outside the corporate limits of the city.

The business license application and applicable fees can be found under the “Occupational/Net Profit License Fee Forms” at the following link: https://www.owensboro.org/departments/finance. Vendor has 10 business days from the date on the award letter to submit the application and applicable $75 fee.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATUTES: The City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City is also committed to employing only United States citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. The City complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Therefore, the successful bidder must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that he also conforms to all Federal, state, and local equal opportunity statutes. Further, the vendor will reimburse the City for any damages incurred due to any violation of the above-mentioned statutes by the vendor, while under contract to the City.

ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS: No interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other bid documents will be made to any bidder orally.

Any communication related to solicitations, including the posting of Addenda, will be available at https://owensboro.bonfirehub.com. Any questions can be asked through the available “Ask A Question” button within the solicitation in the Bonfire portal. Vendors must be registered and logged in to ask questions and should contact the Bonfire Support team at Support.Bonfire@eunasolutions.com, if they have any issues.

To be given consideration, questions/clarification requests must be received 7 days before the bid due date.

The “question due date” is also displayed on the Bonfire portal. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his/her bid as submitted. All addenda so issued, or answer(s) posted through the Bonfire portal shall become part of the contract documents.

SECURITY CLAUSE: In accordance with KRS 61.932, any party that contracts with the City and has access to, possesses, or maintains “personal information,” as a part of that contract, shall implement, maintain, and update security and breach investigation procedures and practices that are appropriate to the nature of the information disclosed. Such procedures and practices shall be designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, modification, disclosure, manipulation, or destruction and shall be at least as stringent as the security and breach investigation procedures and practices established by the Kentucky Department for Local Government in Protection of Personal Information, Security and Incident Investigation Procedures and Practices for Local Governmental Units, Fall 2014 edition.

A vendor that is provided access to personal information by the City, or that collects and maintains personal information on behalf of the City as a part of this contract shall notify the City in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay but within seventy-two (72) hours of determination of a security breach relating to the personal information in the possession of the vendor. The notice to the City shall include all the information the vendor has regarding the security breach at the time of notification. The cost of the notification and investigation of a security breach required by KRS 61.933 shall be borne by the vendor.

The term "personal information" means an individual's first name or first initial and last name; personal mark; or unique biometric or genetic print or image, in combination with one (1) or more of the following data elements:

(a) An account number, credit card number, or debit card number that, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password, would permit access to an account;

(b) A Social Security number;

(c) A taxpayer identification number that incorporates a Social Security number;

(d) A driver's license number, state identification card number, or other individual identification number issued by any agency;

(e) A passport number or other identification number issued by the United States government; or

(f) Individually identifiable health information as defined in 45 C.F.R. sec. 160.103 except for education records covered by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as amended, 20 U.S.C. sec.

1232g.

**A copy of the Protection of Personal Information Security and Incident Investigation Procedures and Practices for Local Government Units can be viewed at https://dlg.ky.gov/DLG%20Documents/Information%20Security%20Policies%20&%20Procedures.pdf.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: All bidders are responsible for complying with the following KRS 45A.455:

“Conflicts of Interest - Gratuities and Kickbacks - Use of Confidential Information.”

It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any employee with procurement authority to participate directly in any proceeding or application; request for ruling or other determination; claim or controversy; or other matter pertaining to any contract or subcontract, and any solicitation or proposal therefore, in which to his knowledge:

He, or any member of his immediate family has a financial interest therein; or a business or organization in which he or any member of his immediate family has a financial interest as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee, is a party; or any other person, business, or organization with whom he or any member of his immediate family is negotiating or has an arrangement concerning prospective employment is a party. Direct or indirect participation shall include but not be limited to involvement through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation of any part of a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or purchase standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or any other advisory capacity.

It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any person to offer, give, or agree to give any employee or former employee, or for any employee or former employee to solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment, in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation of any part of a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or purchase standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, request for ruling or other determination, claim or controversy, or other matter, pertaining to any contract or subcontract and any solicitation or proposal therefor.

It is a breach of ethical standards for any payment, gratuity, or offer of employment to be made by or on behalf of a subcontractor under a contract to the prime vendor or higher tier subcontractor or any person associated therewith, as an inducement for the award of a subcontract or order.

The prohibition against conflicts of interest and gratuities and kickbacks shall be conspicuously set forth in every local public agency’s written contract and solicitation, therefor.

It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any public employee or former employee knowingly to use confidential information for his actual or anticipated personal gain, or the actual or anticipated personal gain of any other person.

For further information on the conflict-of-interest statutes, see the “Recovery of Value of Anything Transferred or Received in Breach of Ethical Standards” at KRS 45A.460, and “Definitions for Terms Used in KRS 45A.445 to 45A.460” at KRS 45A.445.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The successful bidder must be able to provide every item listed on this bid. The City reserves the right to reject bids that do not include all items listed.

The successful bidder shall work with OPD to provide individual order forms for each division (as applicable) and shall be responsible for distributing all necessary copies to OPD.

DESIGNATED POINT OF CONTACT: The vendor will be expected to work directly with the designated OPD point of contact for these items. The vendor will not be expected to deal with individuals on items, changes or problems of items being purchased by the City for OPD employees unless so approved by the Police Chief.

MEASURING: The successful bidder shall be responsible for obtaining individual measurements as may be required at OPD located at 222 East 9th Street, Owensboro, KY42303. All measurements are the responsibility of the successful bidder and any misfits due to the successful bidder’s error(s) in measuring or failure to take measurements, are the successful bidder’s responsibility and should misfits occur, same shall be replaced with the proper fit within a reasonable period of time.

A complete size run of each item included in these specifications shall be made available for each individual to try on at least six (6) working days before ordering begins.

Ordering process will begin at a scheduled time after bid award and performance bond has been received. A minimum of four (4) measuring sessions shall be scheduled, with the scheduling to be arranged with and approved by the Police Chief or designated personnel.

COMPLETION/DELIVERY SCHEDULE: A forty-five (45) day time period is the maximum period the City will allow. Each bidder must state in his bid, a time schedule for completion or delivery of the product or service desired by the City. Time schedules must be definite. The City reserves the right to impose an item by item penalty of 15% on failure of the vendor to deliver the service or product within the specified delivery period.

Successful bidder shall be required to notify OPD’s designated point of contact in writing about back orders.

Any substitutions* due to long delays must be approved by the Police Chief.

Substitutions are defined as an approved equal to what was provided in the original bid and at the same price.

PACKAGING/SHIPPING: All items ordered for an individual must be packaged by the successful bidder for delivery and that individual’s name shall be clearly marked on the outside of the package. No bulk packaging of any items will be permitted unless so designated by the OPD designated point of contact.

EMBLEMS AND PATCHES: Whenever required in the detailed specifications, emblems, patches and the like, must be affixed by the successful bidder as prescribed in the specifications prior to delivery of the items.

ADDITION OF NEW ITEMS: Any new item* added to the existing list of uniforms, shoes, leather goods or other associated equipment must be authorized by the Police Chief in writing and approved by the Purchasing Manager. Pricing is subject to negotiation and approval by the Purchasing Manager and the Police Chief. The City reserves the option to buy new items from alternate suppliers.

*If the new item is a substitute for a discontinued item and at the same price as the discontinued item, only the Police Chief’s approval is required.

LABEL: There shall be sewn in all garments a permanent press label giving cleaning instructions, size and fiber content.

EMBROIDERY: Samples of all required embroidery are included at the end of the bid documents.

SCREEN PRINTING: Samples of all required screen-printing are included at the end of the bid documents.

PATCHES AND EMBLEMS:

SHOULDER PATCH: Cloth Embroidery: Owensboro, Ky. and Police in gold lettering on dark blue background, white lettering and insignias.

BADGE PATCH: Cloth Embroidery

• Dark Blue and Silver for Patrolmen and Detectives

• Dark Blue and Gold for Officers

Lettering is Dark Blue on White background.

All cloth patches are to be furnished by the City and sewn-on by vendor as indicated.

MENS SHIRTS:

LONG SLEEVE ZIPPER FRONT, DARK NAVY: Elbeco CX360 3524N or equal to:

• Soft, 4-way stretch wrinkle-free, anti-pill fabric

• Flex underarm mesh vents for added ventilation and range of motion

• Dual communication wire access openings in side seams to keep wires from being visible

• Chest pockets with dual access utility pockets

• Permanent Nano Fluid technology allows fluids to bead up and roll off fabric, keeping you dry and comfortable

• Pockets: Pleated pockets, scalloped flaps, hook and loop closures. Pen opening in left pocket and pocket flap.

• Shoulder Straps: Crossed-stitched shoulder straps with functional button.

• Badge Reinforcement: Badge eyelets with internal support strap.

• Patches: Shoulder patch to be furnished by City and sewn on both sleeves by vendor.

DIAGONAL BARS:

Service bars (hash marks) will be sewn on all Elbeco long sleeve navy shirts as indicated when ordering.

One diagonal service bar (hash mark) will be worn for every five (5) years of service. The diagonal service bar shall be one and one fourth (1-1/4) inches long and gold in color. It shall be located on the left sleeve, midway between the top of the stitching of the top of the sleeve cuff and the elbow bend of the shirt sleeve.

SHORT SLEEVE ZIPPER FRONT, DARK NAVY: Elbeco CX360 3544N or equal to:

• Soft, 4-way stretch wrinkle-free, anti-pill fabric

• Flex underarm mesh vents for added ventilation and range of motion

• Dual communication wire access openings in side seams to keep wires from being visible

• Chest pockets with dual access utility pockets

• Permanent Nano Fluid technology allows fluids to bead up and roll off fabric, keeping you dry and comfortable

Collar: Top-fused convertible collar with internal collar stays. Cotton-blend collar band and inner yoke.

• Front: False-button front placket with hidden zipper.

• Pockets: Pleated pockets, scalloped flaps, hook and loop closures. Pen opening in left pocket and pocket flap.

• Shoulder Straps: Crossed-stitched shoulder straps with functional button.

• Badge Reinforcement: Badge eyelets with internal support strap.

MENS PANTS:

COVERT CARGO PANTS, DARK NAVY, ELBECO CX360 E3444R or equal to:

• Fabric: 100% Polyester with 16% 4-Way Stretch | Weight: 6.3 oz./sq. yard

• Permanent Nano Fluid Repellency is applied at fiber level to last the life of the pants

• UV protection - UVF 50

• Covert flex waistband provides 2" stretch while holding up duty belt

• Snap closure

• Gusseted crotch

• Notched front pockets with reinforcements for a clip knife

• Concealed zipper compartment in left front pocket

• Two hidden side pockets with internal compartments and zipper closures

• Stretch wrinkle-free fabric provides all day comfort and looks great all shift long

• Machine washable

TROUSER, DARK NAVY: Elbeco CX360 E3424R and E3404R or equal to:

• Soft, 4-way stretch wrinkle-free, anti-pill fabric

• Cellphone pocket on wearer's left side

• Permanent Nano fluid technology allows fluids to bead up and roll off the fabric, keeping you dry and comfortable

• Pockets: Extra-deep quarter-top front pockets. Two (2) back pockets with button tab on left.

Triangle bar tacks on back pockets.

• Waistband: Comfort Stretch waistband keeps shirts tucked in.

• Belt Loops: Lined 7/8” inserted belt loops.

• Seaming: French fly for additional support. Exclusive triple-stitched crotch prevents blowouts. Bar tacks at key stress points for durability. Trousers lengths are to be hemmed with no cuff and finished to measured length of the individual.

• Finishing & Pressing: Pressed-open, tailored seam construction. UltraCrease® front and back permanent creases.

• Optional: “Fuller Fit” trouser.

BILLY POCKET (OPTION AT TIME OF ORDER):

Billy pocket, right or left side, 9-3/4" from bottom of waistband.

• 100% Polyester

• 12.0 oz. Nano-Dry wicking comfort blend polyester

• Color: Dark Navy

• Pockets: Front quarter pocket, two (2) hip pockets or zipper.

• Waistband: Stretch waistband.

• Seaming: Trousers lengths are to be hemmed with no cuff and finished to measured length of the individual.

• Finishing & Pressing: Permanent crease.

ADDITIONAL TROUSER OPTION:

Elbeco Tex-Trop2™ or equal to with hidden zipper cargo pocket (#E394R)

WOMENS SHIRTS:

LONG SLEEVE ZIPPER FRONT, DARK NAVY, LADIES: Elbeco CX360 3534LC or equal to:

• Fabric: 100% Polyester with 16% 4-Way Stretch │ Weight: 4.5 oz./sq. yard

• UV protection – UVF 50

• Concealed front zip closure

• Flex underarm mesh vents for added ventilation and range of motion

• Comms wire pass through under shoulder strap

• Mic loop on front placket accommodates mic clip or glasses

• Permanent creases ensure clean lines

• Stretch wrinkle-free fabric provides all day comfort and will look great all shift long

DIAGONAL BARS:

Service bars (hash marks) will be sewn on all Elbeco long sleeve navy shirts as indicated when ordering.

One diagonal service bar (hash mark) will be worn for every five (5) years of service. The diagonal service bar shall be one and one fourth (1-1/4) inches long and gold in color. It shall be located on the left sleeve, midway between the top of the stitching of the top of the sleeve cuff and the elbow bend of the shirt sleeve.

SHORT SLEEVE ZIPPER FRONT, DARK NAVY, LADIES: Elbeco CX360 3554LC or equal to:

• Fabric: 100% Polyester with 16% 4-Way Stretch │ Weight: 4.5 oz./sq. yard

• UV protection – UVF 50

• Concealed front zip closure

• Flex underarm mesh vents for added ventilation and range of motion

• Comms wire pass through under shoulder strap

• Mic loop on front placket accommodates mic clip or glasses

• Permanent creases ensure clean lines

• Stretch wrinkle-free fabric provides all day comfort and will look great all shift long

WOMENS PANTS:

TROUSER, LADIES, DARK NAVY, ELBECO CX360 3434LC or equal to:

• Fabric: 100% Polyester with 16% 4-Way Stretch | Weight: 6.3 oz./sq. yard

• Permanent Nano Fluid Repellency is applied at fiber level to last the life of the pants

• UV protection - UVF 50

• Ladies Choice waistband has elastic sides

• Snap closure

• Gusseted crotch

• Notched front pockets with reinforcements for a clip knife

• Concealed zipper compartment in left front pocket

BILLY POCKET (OPTION AT TIME OF ORDER):

Billy pocket, right or left side, 9-3/4" from bottom of waistband.

o 100% Polyester o 12.0 oz. Nano-Dry wicking comfort blend polyester o Color: Dark Navy o Pockets: Front quarter pocket, two (2) hip pockets or zipper.

o Waistband: Stretch waistband.

Seaming: Trousers lengths are to be hemmed with no cuff and finished to measured length of the individual.

o Finishing & Pressing: Permanent crease.

ADDITIONAL TROUSER OPTION:

Elbeco Tex-Trop2™ or equal to with hidden zipper cargo pocket (#E394R).

COVERT CARGO LADIES PANTS, DARK NAVY, ELBECO CX360 WOMENS 3454LC or equal to:

• Fabric: 100% Polyester with 16% 4-Way Stretch | Weight: 6.3 oz./sq. yard

• Permanent Nano Fluid Repellency is applied at fiber level to last the life of the pants

• UV protection - UVF 50

• Ladies Choice waistband has elastic sides

• Snap closure

• Gusseted crotch

• Notched front pockets with reinforcements for a clip knife

• Concealed zipper compartment in left front pocket

• Two hidden side pockets with internal compartments and zipper closures

OUTER WEAR:

DUTY JACKET: Dark Navy, Elbeco Shield SH3204 or equal to:

• Two concealed-carry utility chest pockets with magnetic closures offer easy access

• 10 functional pocket storage options provide enhanced utility

• Three-piece waterproof hood with drawcord rolls up into zipper compartment when not in use

• Zipper track allows the Performance and Color Block soft shells to be zipped into the Duty Jacket

• Patches: Shoulder patch to be furnished by City and sewn on both sleeves by vendor

SOFT SHELL JACKET: Dark Navy, Elbeco Shield Performance Soft Shell SH3504 or equal to:

• Two-way stretch fabric offers enhanced range of motion

• 6-Pocket storage options include dual concealed-carry pockets for quick access

• Large fleece-lined hand warmer pockets keep you comfortable in any weather

RAIN JACKET WITH HOOD, HELLY HANSEN (HH) 71043 or equal to:

• Material: 100% Nylon.

• Lining: Nylon and mesh

• Color: Black

• Style: Zip front with double snap over storm fly, two (2) patch pockets with zip closure, three (3) piece hood with draw cord, drawstring at waist. Machine washable.

• Markings: Scotchlight POLICE panel on back (3.5” x 12”), Scotchlight POLICE panel on left front

(2.375” x 4.635”) (See images in Appendix A)

REVERSIBLE RAINCOAT LONG, LIBERTY 586MFL or equal to:

• Markings: Scotchlight POLICE panel on back (3.5” x 12”), Scotchlight POLICE panel on left front (2.375” x 4.635”) BOTH SIDES (See images in Appendix A.)

• Color: Dark Navy (reversing to hi-vis)

• 49″ average length

• Reversible yellow to black

• Removable/reversible hood with drawcord and visor

• Silver reflective tape

• Completely seam sealed

• Oversized to fit over outerwear

• Two pass-through welt pockets – extra long for inside weapon access

• Adjustable snaps on sleeves to tighten

• Badge eyelets on both sides

• 100% polyester oxford with urethane back coating

• Seam sealed – waterproof

LIBERTY REVERSIBLE RAINCOAT SHORT, LIBERTY 587MFL or equal to:

• Markings: Scotchlight POLICE panel on back (3.5” x 12”), Scotchlight POLICE panel on left front (2.375” x 4.635”) BOTH SIDES (See images in Appendix A.)

• Color: Dark Navy (reversing to hi-vis)

• ANSI 3 compliant

• Reversible fluorescent yellow/black

• Removable & reversible hood with draw cord and visor

• Silver reflective tape

• Zipper front under storm fly with snap closure

• Oversized

• 30″ average length

• Sealed seams

• Zippered side vents with bottom tab

• Two lower waterproof zippered pockets

• Badge eyelets

• 100% polyester oxford with polyurethane back coating

• Seam sealed – waterproof

CHAMELEON JACKET, DARK NAVY, 5.11 724 or equal to:

• Panels blank unless requested

• Emblem Police in back panel

• Emblem OPD on one front panel

• Emblem badge on one front panel 5K/2K waterproof/breathable rating BBP (Blood Borne Pathogen)

Resistant Material

• One-way center front zipper with internal storm flap and chin guard

• Removable pull out panels at left/right chest and upper back body

• Left sleeve zipper pocket

• Hand zipper pockets

• Articulated sleeves with tunneled elastic cuffs and cuff adjustment tabs

• Inside pocket with organization

• Adjustable hem with internal shock cord system

• Left/right communications eyelet at center front hem

• 100% polyester plain weave face with mechanical stretch, micro fleece backer, softshell 3L, 7.3-oz., DWR

POLICE SAFETY VEST, OccuNomix Premium Solid Sublic HiVis, Yellow, LUXPSP, or equal to:

• Meets ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Class 2 - Type P

• Polyester Tricot

• 2" Reflective Material

• Hook & Loop Closure

• 2 Mic Tabs

• Pockets: 1 Badge Holder, 1 Left Chest

HATS:

PROFESSIONAL UNIFORM BALL CAPS:

• Material: 83% acrylic/15% wool/2% spandex

• Color: Black

• Style: Fused buckram backing, rounded athletic shaped crown with sewn eyelets, eight (8) rows stitching on visor, silver underbill, Spandex sweatband

• Lettering: Centered on front of cap. Each cap shall have three lines of embroidery, full front. The top line shall read "Owensboro", the second line shall read "POLICE" and the third line shall read “Department” Thread color to be gold for rated officers and silver for patrolmen. (See images in Appendix A.)

• Each cap shall also have each officer's name embroidered on one line on the back. (See images in Appendix A.) The lettering shall measure 1/2" high with length varying according to the individual officer's name. Thread color to be gold for rated officers and silver for patrolmen.

FLEX FIT BALL CAP (S/M or L/XL), NEW ERA 6277 or equal to:

• 63/34/3 polyester/cotton/PU spandex twill blend

• 100% polyester, Water-repellent Technology

• Structured, mid-profile, six-panel design

• Permacurv® visor with colored undervisor options

• Sewn eyelets for enhanced breathability

ADJUSTABLE BALL CAP, NEW ERA NE1000 or equal to:

• 97/3 cotton/spandex

• Structured

• Mid-profile

• Stretch fit closure

• 39THIRTY FIT: Features a casual look with a stretch-to-fit styling, a contoured crown and precurved visor. Structured for stability with a classic cap shape.

HAT COVER, BLAUER 101 or equal to:

• Waterproof Tech-lite urethane-coated 200-denier nylon oxford fabric. Elasticized edge holds cover in place.

WINTER HATS:

• Sanmar Port & Company Sock Cap, Dark Navy or Black CP90, or equal to:

o 100% acrylic (Solid) o 68/32 poly/acrylic (Athletic Oxford) o 66/34 acrylic/poly (Athletic Oxford/Black) o 60/40 acrylic/poly (Black/Athletic Oxford, Navy/Athletic Oxford)

• Blauer Sock Cap, Dark Navy or Black 160, or equal to:

o Regular and Oversized o High-performance blend of 57% polyester, 28% worsted wool, and 15% low pill acrylic is comfortable, durable, and machine washable o Bonded fleece technology provides extra warmth while remaining breathable o Sleek profile for contemporary appearance o Rugged and warm rib knit o Color matched Lycra hem and logo embroidery

• Sanmar Port Authority Headband, Dark Navy or Black C910, or equal to:

o 8.9-ounce, 95/5 poly/spandex R-Tek® stretch fleece for warmth and shape retention

Lettering: Centered on front of cap. Each cap shall have three lines of embroidery, full front. The top line shall read "Owensboro", the second line shall read "POLICE" and the third line shall read “Department.” Thread color to be gold for rated officers and silver for patrolmen. (See images in Appendix A.)

PATROL DUTY UNIFORM:

MENS PANTS:

MEN’S PATROL DUTY UNIFORM (PDU) PANTS, TWILL, DARK NAVY, 5.11 STRYKE, 74551 or equal to:

• Regular Fit

• Professional flat front design

• Tunnel waistband for comfort with "ban roll" inside waistband for stability

• Gripper elastic at inside waistband to keep shirt tucked in

• Reinforced belt loops

• Front fly metal zipper with logo snap and internal French fly

• Hidden watch pocket set into wearer's right waistband

• Back body double welt pockets with button closure

• Gusseted construction to increase ease of movement

• Large cargo pocket with below at each side of the pant

• Zippered drop pocket at top of the cargo pocket for additional storage

• 24L melamine button at back welt pockets and at front French fly

• Permanent military creases on front and back pant leg

• 81% polyester/ 19% cotton mechanical stretch Flex-Tac® twill, 7.3-oz., DWR finish

MEN’S PATROL DUTY UNIFORM (PDU) PANTS, DARK NAVY, 5.11 STRYKE CLASS B CARGO 74427 or equal to:

• Regular Fit

• Self-adjusting tunnel waistband

• Internal gripper panel keeps shirt tucked in

• Expandable bellow cargo pockets

• Flashlight pockets at rear thigh

• Unhemmed design

• Traditional hip and double welt back pockets

• Permanent creases

• Bar tacks at stress points

• Professional flat front design

• Integrates with existing 5.11® Ripstop PDU® uniforms

• 80% polyester/ 20% cotton, Flex-Tac® mechanical stretch ripstop, 6.8-oz., DWR finish

WOMANS PANTS:

WOMENS PATROL DUTY UNIFORM (PDU) PANTS, TWILL, DARK NAVY, 5.11 STRYKE, 64472 or equal to:

• Regular Fit

• Professional flat front design

• Tunnel waistband for comfort with "ban roll" inside waistband for stability

• Gripper elastic at inside waistband to keep shirt tucked in

• Reinforced belt loops

• Front fly metal zipper with logo snap and internal French fly

• Hidden watch pocket set into wearer's right waistband

• Back body double welt pockets with button closure

• Gusseted construction to increase ease of movement

• Large cargo pocket with below at each side of the pant

• Zippered drop pocket at top of the cargo pocket for additional storage

• 24L melamine button at back welt pockets and at front French fly

• Permanent military creases on front and back pant leg

• 81% polyester/ 19% cotton mechanical stretch Flex-Tac® twill, 7.3-oz., DWR finish

WOMENS PATROL DUTY UNIFORM (PDU) PANTS, DARK NAVY, 5.11 STRYKE CLASS B CARGO 64402 or equal to:

• Regular Fit

• Self-adjusting tunnel waistband

• Internal gripper panel keeps shirt tucked in

• Expandable bellow cargo pockets

• Flashlight pockets at rear thigh

• Unhemmed design

• Traditional hip and double welt back pockets

• Permanent creases

• Bar tacks at stress points

• Professional flat front design

• Integrates with existing 5.11® Ripstop PDU® uniforms

• 80% polyester/ 20% cotton Flex-Tac® mechanical stretch ripstop, 6.8-oz., DWR finish

MENS PATROL DUTY SHIRTS:

PATROL DUTY UNIFORM SHIRTS, 5.11 DARK NAVY, TWILL STRYKE CLASS B LONG SLEEVE 72549 or equal to:

• 5.78-oz. twill, 65% poly/35% cotton Teflon treated for stain and soil resistance Mic cord pass through

• Bi-swing shoulders Permanent creases

• 5.11 patented document pockets

• Armpit vents YKK zipper front

• Adjustable cuffs, epaulettes and badge tab Patches on both sleeves

• Embroidered with badge LF, Name RF, O.P.D on both sides of collar & patches sewn on both sleeves.

Embroidery is Silver for officers and Gold for Sgt. and above. See images in Appendix A.

PATROL DUTY UNIFORM SHIRTS, 5.11 DARK NAVY, PDU STRYKE CLASS B LONG SLEEVE 72074 or equal to:

• Dual chest pockets, with pen guides

• Zip closure at center front

• Mic loop openings on side seams

• Epaulettes, badge tab, camera/radio loop & name badge support strip in separate poly bag

• Five stitched permanent creases at the front and back body

• Triple needle stitching and bar tacking at major stress points

• Melamine buttons won't melt, burn, or crack

• 78% polyester/ 22% cotton Flex-Tac® mechanical stretch ripstop, 4.8-oz., DWR C0 finish

• Embroidered with badge LF, Name RF, O.P.D on both sides of collar & patches sewn on both sleeves.

Embroidery is Silver for officers and Gold for Sgt. and above. See images in Appendix A.

PATROL DUTY UNIFORM SHIRTS, 5.11 DARK NAVY, TWILL STRYKE, SHORT SLEEVE 71405 or equal to:

• 78% polyester/ 22% cotton mechanical stretch Flex-Tac® twill, 5.8-oz.

• Collar Stays inserted into collar point for a professional look

• Inner collar stand 100% nylon taffeta

• 22L Melamine buttons at center front and chest pockets

• Center front placket with hidden #3 coil zipper

• Internal badge support strap is attached to wearer's left upper chest

• Scalloped chest pocket flaps with hook and loop closure, pen slot on both pockets Standard military sewn creases at front and back body (5 total)

• Mic cord management access at both side seams

• Shirt tail hem

• Epaulette, camera/radio loop, badge tag, and badge support strip in attached kit

• Regular fit

• Embroidered with badge LF, Name RF, O.P.D on both sides of collar & patches sewn on both sleeves.

Embroidery is Silver for officers and Gold for Sgt. and above. See images in Appendix A.

PATROL DUTY UNIFORM SHIRTS, 5.11 DARK NAVY, PDU STRYKE CLASS B SHORT SLEEVE 71038 or equal to:

• Dual chest pockets, with pen guides

• 5.11® ReadyPocket™ on chest for storing documents or a phone

• Zip closure at center front

• Mic loop openings on side seams

• Epaulettes, badge tab, camera/radio loop & name badge support strip in separate poly bag

• Taffeta lined inner collar stand

• Triple needle stitching and bar tacking at major stress points

• Melamine buttons won't melt, burn, or crack

• 78% polyester/ 22% cotton Flex-Tac® mechanical stretch ripstop, 4.8-oz., DWR finish

WOMENS PATROL DUTY SHIRTS:

PATROL DUTY UNIFORM SHIRTS, WOMENS, 5.11 DARK NAVY, TWILL STRYKE CLASS B LONG

SLEEVE 62425 or equal to:

• Collar Stays inserted into collar point for a professional look

• Inner collar stand 100% nylon taffeta

• 22L Melamine buttons at center front and chest pockets

• Center front placket with hidden #3 coil zipper

• Internal badge support strap is attached to wearer's left upper chest

• Scalloped chest pocket flaps with hook and loop closure, pen slot on both pockets

• 5.11 patented document pocket at left and right chest with hook and loop closure

• Standard military sewn creases at front and back body (5 total)

• Mic cord management access at both side seams

• Double layered elbow for durability

• Sleeve plackets with button and cuff adjustment

• Shirt tail hem

• Epaulette, camera/radio loop, badge tag, and badge support strip in attached kit

• 78% polyester/ 22% cotton mechanical stretch Flex-Tac® twill, 5.8-oz., DWR finish

PATROL DUTY UNIFORM SHIRTS, WOMENS, 5.11 DARK NAVY, PDU STRYKE CLASS B LONG SLEEVE 62010 or equal to:

• Dual chest pockets, with pen guides

• 5.11® ReadyPocket™ on chest for storing documents or a phone

• Zip closure at center front

• Mic loop openings on side seams

• Epaulettes, badge tab, camera/radio loop & name badge support strip in separate poly bag

• Taffeta lined inner collar stand

• Triple needle stitching and bar tacking at major stress points

• Melamine buttons won't melt, burn, or crack

• 78% polyester/ 22% cotton, Flex-Tac® mechanical stretch ripstop, 4.8-oz., DWR finish

PATROL DUTY UNIFORM SHIRTS, WOMENS, 5.11 DARK NAVY, TWILL STRYKE CLASS B SHORT

SLEEVE 61341 or equal to:

• Collar Stays inserted into collar point for a professional look

• Inner collar stand 100% nylon taffeta

• 22L Melamine buttons at center front and chest pockets

• Center front placket with hidden #3 coil zipper

• Internal badge support strap is attached to wearer's left upper chest

• Scalloped chest pocket flaps with hook and loop closure, pen slot on both pockets

• 5.11 patented document pocket at left and right chest with hook and loop closure

• Standard military sewn creases at front and back body (5 total)

• Mic cord management access at both side seams

• Shirt tail hem

• Epaulette, camera/radio loop, badge tag, and badge support strip in attached kit

• 78% polyester/ 22% cotton, Flex-Tac mechanical stretch twill, 5.8-oz.

• Embroidered with badge LF, Name RF, O.P.D on both sides of collar & patches sewn on both sleeves.

Embroidery is Silver for officers and Gold for Sgt. and above. See images in Appendix A.

PATROL DUTY UNIFORM SHIRTS, WOMENS, 5.11 DARK NAVY, PDU STRYKE CLASS B SHORT SLEEVE 61018 or equal to:

• Dual chest pockets, with pen guides

• 5.11® ReadyPocket™ on chest for storing documents or a phone

• Zip closure at center front

• Mic loop openings on side seams

• Epaulettes, badge tab, camera/radio loop & name badge support strip in separate poly bag

• Taffeta lined inner collar stand

• Triple needle stitching and bar tacking at major stress points

• Melamine buttons won't melt, burn, or crack

• 78% polyester/ 22% cotton, Flex-Tac® mechanical stretch ripstop, 4.8-oz., DWR finish

ACCESSORIES (CLOTHING):

TIES, CLIP-ON, MIDNIGHT NAVY:

• 17 X 3-1/4" interlined

• French cuff

• Metal snap

• Material: Tropical Weave, 8 - 8-1/2 oz. wrinkle free material

Milliken mill #7430, Shade #2008

TIES, VELCRO, MIDNIGHT NAVY (SAMUEL BROOME OR EQUAL TO):

• 17 X 3-1/4" interlined

• French cuff

• Velcro attachment in back of neck (adjustable neck size)

• Material: Tropical Weave, 8 - 8-1/2 oz. wrinkle free material

Milliken mill #7430, Shade #2008

SOCKS:

• Men's Hi Bulk crew sock

• Material: 75% Acrilon/25% Stretch Nylon

• Color: Black

• Size: 9-11, 10 – 13, 13-15

BLACK CUSHION CREW SPLIT FOOT (White Sole):

• Material: 85/15 Acrylic/Nylon blend fast dyed black yarn…