Bid 2964 Hamden Police Uniforms.pdf

TOWN OF HAMDEN

INVITATION TO BID

BID #2964

HAMDEN POLICE UNIFORMS

The Town of Hamden is seeking competitive bids from qualified vendors for the Hamden Police Department Uniforms.

Specifications and Addenda may be downloaded at https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard.

It is the sole responsibility of the responder to make sure the bid is in the hands of the proper authority prior to the opening.

All questions are to be submitted to purchasing@hamden.com. Last day for questions is 12:00 PM on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Sealed bids (1 original and 3 copies) and (1) one electronic copy in a USB Flash Drive will be received at the Finance office to be held in the Purchasing lock box until 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at which time they will be opened.

The Town of Hamden reserves the right to accept or reject any or all options, bids or proposals; to waive any technicality in a bid or part thereof submitted, and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Hamden.

Philip W. Goodwin Purchasing Agent https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard mailto:purchasing@hamden.com

INVITATION TO BID

BID #2964

HAMDEN POLICE UNIFORMS

SCOPE

The Town of Hamden is seeking competitive bids from qualified vendors for the Hamden Police Department Uniforms for a 1 (one) year contract. The brand names on the specification list are restrictive and may not be substituted. Vendor must have online web store portal for officers to make purchases with clothing allowance.

Delivery must be scheduled in coordination with a designated ranking officer of the police department of the Town of Hamden.

SPECIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

BID SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS:

A. COATS AND JACKETS:

• TAYLOR LEATHER COAT: Paterson style #4420Z. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Shell Material: Soft and Durable Top Grain Leather Shell (Drum Dyed Black Cowhide) Lining: 3M™ Thinsulate™ Zip-out Quilted Liner Badge Tab: All Leather Badge Tab on Left Breast, Oval in Shape w/Metal Eyelets 3/4" Apart Bi-Swing Back: Bi-Swing Back (a.k.a. Drop-shoulder) Design for Unrestricted Movement Epaulets: Epaulets Sewn at Each Shoulder with Button Affixed at Opposite End, Silver "P" Buttons Standard (25 Ligne = 5/8" dia.)

Interior Pockets: 2 Interior "Stealth" Concealed Carry Pockets with Velcro for Holster Exterior Pockets: 2 Breast Pockets w/Button Down Top Flap, 2 Zippered Hand Pockets, Silver "P" Buttons Standard (25 Ligne = 5/8" dia.)

Side/Waistband: Side Vents (w/Keeper Strap) for Relaxed Fit While Seated, Equipment/Weapon Access Front Closure: Front, 2-Way Zippered Closure Color: Black Sleeve/Cuff: Knit 1x1 Nylon "Storm" Cuffs Sewn Into Sleeves Bidder to sew Hamden Police patches and badge tab on each jacket (provided).

For sergeants, sergeant stripes.

Bid price quoted is for each garment regardless of size.

• Hope Uniform Company Dress Uniform:

13 ½ oz Navy blue serge refold #8330-8107 (55% Darcon 45% wool) Style: Four, (4) button single breasted, notch lapel, two top 3-point flaps, and two lower 3-point floss. Bi swing back vent, belt hooks on back to hold Sam Brown belt, full rayon lined, two inside pockets, full canvas front, pellon on sleve felt under collar, silver or gold “P” buttons and two buttons on sleeve cuff.

-Material for dress uniform shall be navy blue in color 55% Dacron 55% wool. The weight shall be between 13-14oz. Serge weave.

Additional:

-Style: Four button, single breasted form fitting notched collar. The length shall be 2 ½” below crotch. Lapel opening 15 1/2” based on size 42, other sizes accordingly. Two front darts and one under arm form fitting. Four dummy pockets with pointed flaps on exterior. Brass or Rhode “P” buttons depending on rank. Blouse shall be tailored as to allow the gun belt and Sam Brown strap to be worn on the outside without puckering of the material. The blouse is to be fully lined.

-The Hamden Police Patch shall be sewn on the blouse at the top of both sleeves within ½” from the shoulder. Sergeants shall have Sergeant chevrons sewn onto the sleeves below the patch.

-Sleeve Braid: Lieutenant to have one row of ½” gold bullion braid on both sleeves sewn 3” above the sleeve cuff. Captains to have rows of ½” gold bullion braid, the first sewn at the same height as the Lieutenant and the second to be ½” above that. Deputy Chief Rank has one 2” wide and above that one ½” gold bullion braid. Chief has one 2” wide and above that the ½” gold bullion braids. Hash marks shall be 1” by ¼” gold for Lieutenants and above the blue for patrolman and Sergeants.

-Rank insignia: Silk embroidered rank insignia to be sewn on each garment epaulet as required.

-Trousers: Shall be of the same material as the dress blouse. It will be manufactured from a uniform trouser pattern. It shall incorporate plain front, two quarter top front pockets, two hip pockets and a watch pocket. Trousers shall be straight leg style, ½ gold braid, and waistband to be hem.

-Leather gear: Each dress uniform shall be supplied with two sides on basket weave black “D” rings for attachment of the Sam Brown strap. Rhode for patrol officers and gold for Sergeant and above. In addition, a 1 1/4 “ Sam Brown black basket weave shoulder strap, gold or Rhode, shall be supplied.

• B DRY REVERSIBLE DUTY JACKET, Blauer, style #6001, PATCHES Left and Right Arms. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal. With embroidered badge and name on the front, with screened reflective “HAMDEN POLICE” on the back.

Bidder to inquire as to the exact placement of “Hamden Police.”

• COLORBLOCK SOFT SHELL FLEECE JACKET (BIKE PATROL), Blauer style #4670 Color: Dark Navy with Royal, with “Hamden Police” on the back, silver reflective letters, patches left and right arms, embroidered badge with badge number on front left, embroidered name on front right. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Shell: 100% Nylon Ripstop/Dobby Water Resistant DWR Coating Heat Factor Level II - Advanced Cold Weather Protection;

Wind Resistant High Visibility with 2" Scotchlite™ Crosswalk reflective trim, Colorblock design for daytime visibility ANSI 107 Type P Class 3 2Angled Welt Pockets, 1 Chest Napoleon Pocket System Outerwear Shell Jackets 25.5" Back Length (Size M, Reg Length)

• COLORBLOCK SOFT SHELL FLEECE JACKET (Road Job/High Visibility), Blauer, style #4670 Hi-Vis Yellow with Black, with “Hamden Police” on the back, black reflective letters, patches left and right arms, embroidered badge with badge number on front left, embroidered name n front right. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Shell: 100% Nylon Ripstop/Dobby Water Resistant DWR Coating Heat Factor Level II - Advanced Cold Weather Protection,Wind Resistant High Visibility with 2" Scotchlite™ Crosswalk reflective trim, Colorblock design for daytime visibility ANSI 107 Type P Class 3 2Angled Welt Pockets, 1 Chest Napoleon Pocket System Outerwear Shell Jackets 25.5" Back Length (Size M, Reg Length)

• BLAUER, TAC SHELL, NO LINER, style #9820, patches on the arms Left and Right. Embroidered badge and badge number on the front left and embroidered name on the front right. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• BLAUER, SHELL FLEECE, COLOR NAVY, style #4660, with “Hamden Police” on the back, screened in silver reflective letters, patches left and right arms, embroidered badge with badge number on front left, embroidered name on the front right. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• BLAUER, 3 AND 1 ALL PURPOSE RAIN FLEECE, style #26950 with the fleece liner included, with patches on the left and right arms, embroidered badge and badge number on the front left and embroidered name on the front right, with black reflecting “Hamden Police” screened on the back, style 4650. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• BLAUER, FLEECE, style #4650 badge with badge number embroidered front left side, name embroidered right side, patches left and right arms, nothing on back. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

B. POLICE TROUSERS:

• MEN WINTER TROUSER, Blauer, style, #8561P7 trouser with stripe. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• WOMEN WINTER TROUSER, BLAUER, style #8561P7W trouser with stripe. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• MEN STREET GEAR TROUSERS, Blauer, style #8665. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Description: 6-pocket FLEXRS trousers with side cargo pockets.

Color: Dark Navy.

Bid price quoted is to be for each garment regardless of size.

Length: 37" Unhemmed, 10" Front Rise

• MEN FLEXRS - SIDE ZIP POCKET TROUSERS, Blauer, style #8666. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Description: 6-pocket FLEXRS trousers with side zip pockets.

Color: Dark Navy.

Length: 37" Unhemmed, 10" Front Rise

• WOMEN STREET GEAR TROUSERS, Blauer, style 8665W. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Description: 6-pocket FLEXRS trousers with side cargo pockets.

Color: Dark Navy.

Length: 35.75" Unhemmed, 9.125" Front Rise

• WOMEN FLEXRS SIDE ZIP TROUSERS, Blauer, style 8666W. Full line Authorized

Description: 6-pocket FLEXRS trousers with side zip pockets.

Color: Dark Navy.

Length: 35.75" Unhemmed, 9.125" Front Rise

• MEN FLEXTECH ZIP-OFF BIKE PANTS, Blauer, style 8822Z. Full line Authorized

Color: Dark Navy

• WOMEN FLEXTECH ZIP-OFF BIKE PANTS, Blauer, style 8822W. Full line

Removable zip-off legs, 2 zippered thigh pockets, 1 zippered rear hip pocket, 2 quarter top pockets. Elasticized waistband.

• FLEXFORCE BIKE SHORTS, Blauer, style 8842. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• TACTICAL PANT, 5.11, style 74280, Taclite TDU, navy. Full line Authorized dealer,

• 5.11, STRYKE, TDU, style 74433, navy. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• MOTORCYCLE BREECHES with stripe down side, Hope, style #550B Standard belt loops, 2 slanted front pockets, 2 welted hip pockets with flaps, 2 billy pockets, zippered bottoms and heavy duty pocketing. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• 5.11 TACLITE PRO 11” SHORT, style #73308, DARK NAVY. Full line Authorized

• FIRST TACTICAL, MENS V2 TACTICAL PANT style #114011. Full line Authorized

• FIRST TACTICAL, WOMENS V2 TACTICAL PANT style #124011. Full line

• FIRST TACTICAL, MENS A2 TACTICAL PANT style #114038. Full line Authorized

• FIRST TACTICAL, WOMENS A2 TACTICAL PANT style #124038. Full line

• FIRST TACTICAL, MENS V2 PRO DUTY UNIFORM PANT style #114041. Full line

• FIRST TACTICAL, WOMENS V2 PRO DUTY UNIFORM PANT, style #124041. Full

C. POLICE SHIRTS:

• Mens Long Sleeve FLEXRS Supershirt, Blauer, style #8671, zip, patches on the left and right arms. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Mens Long Sleeve FLEXRS Supershirt, Blauer, style #8671, zip, patches on the left and right arms with embroidered badge with badge number, name, flag and collar brass.Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Womens Long Sleeve FLEXRS Supershirt, Blauer, style #8671W, zip, poly rayon, patches on the left and right arms. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Womens Long Sleeve FLEXRS Supershirt, Blauer, style #8671W, zip, patches on the left and right arms with embroidered badge with badge number, name, flag and collar brass. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Mens Long Sleeve wool Supershirt, Blauer, style #8436, zip, polywool, patches on the left and right arm. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Womens Long Sleeve wool Supershirt, Blauer, style #8436W, zip, polywool, patches on the left and right arm. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Mens, Blauer, SHORT SLEEVE FLEXRS SUPERSHIRT, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8676, zip, poly rayon, with patches. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Mens, Blauer, SHORT SLEEVE FLEXRS SUPERSHIRT, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8676, zip, poly rayon, with patches. With embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar brass. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Womens, Blauer, SHORT SLEEVE FLEXRS SUPERSHIRT, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 88676W, zip, poly rayon, with patches. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Womens, Blauer, SHORT SLEEVE FLEXRS SUPERSHIRT, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8676W, zip, poly rayon, with patches. With embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar brass. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Mens, Blauer, SHORT SLEEVE BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8362, with patches. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Mens, Blauer, SHORT SLEEVE BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8362, with patches. With embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar brass. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Womens, Blauer, SHORT SLEEVE BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8362W, with patches. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Womens, Blauer, SHORT SLEEVE BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8362W, with patches. With embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar

• Mens, Blauer, LONG SLEEVE BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8361, with

• Mens, Blauer, LONG SLEEVE BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8361, with

• Womens, Blauer, LONG SLEEVE BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8361W, with

• Womens, Blauer, LONG SLEEVE BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8361W, with

• Mens, Blauer, LONG SLEEVE FLEX HEAT BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8374, with patches. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Mens, Blauer, LONG SLEEVE FLEX HEAT BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8374, with patches. With embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar brass. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Womens, Blauer, LONG SLEEVE FLEX HEAT BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8374W, with patches. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Womens, Blauer, LONG SLEEVE FLEX HEAT BASE POLO, DARK NAVY, STYLE # 8374W, with patches. With embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar brass. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Blauer, short sleeve patrol polo #8160 with patches only. Full line Authorized

• Blauer, short sleeve patrol polo #8160 with patches. With embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar brass. Full line Authorized dealer, No one

• Blauer, long sleeve patrol polo #8165 with patches only. Full line Authorized

• Blauer, long sleeve patrol polo #8165 with patches. With embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar brass. Full line Authorized dealer, No one

• HIGH-VIS POLO SHIRT LONG SLEEVE, (Road Job), Blauer, style #8147. Full line

Color: Hi Vis Yellow Certified to ANSI 107: 2010 Class 2 high visibility safety standard.

Hamden Police patches on left and right arms.

Embroidered Hamden Police badge (with number) and an embroidered name tag to be applied on each garment, as specified by department. For sergeants, sergeant stripes.

“Hamden Police” to be screened in black reflective lettering on back of garment.

Centered mic tab.

All costs associated with the production and application of badge embroidery, name embroidery and screening are to be included in the bid price for each garment.

Successful bidder will sew department shoulder patches on each garment.

• HIGH-VIS POLO SHIRT SHORT SLEEVE (Road Job) Blauer style #8137. Full line

Authorized dealer, No one equal Color: Hi Vis Yellow Certified to ANSI 107: 2010 Class 2 high visibility safety standard.

Hamden Police patches on left and right arms.

Embroidered Hamden Police badge (with number) and an embroidered name tag to be applied on each garment, as specified by department. For sergeants, sergeant stripes.

“Hamden Police” to be screened in black reflective lettering on back of garment.

Centered mic tab.

All costs associated with the production and application of badge embroidery, name embroidery and screening are to be included in the bid price for each garment.

Successful bidder will sew department shoulder patches on each garment.

• COLORBLOCK PERFORMANCE POLO SHIRT LONG SLEEVE, (Bicycle Unit), Blauer, style #8143 Polo shirt. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Color: Dark Navy/Royal Blue Hamden police patches on left and right arms.

Embroidered Hamden Police badge and an embroidered name tag to be applied on each garment, as specified by department.

Successful bidder will sew Hamden Police shoulder patches on each garment. For sergeants, yellow sergeant stripes.

Reflective “Hamden Police” in silver reflective lettering to be screened on back of garment.

Centered mic tab.

All costs associated with the production and application of patches and embroidery are to be included in the bid price for each garment.

• COLORBLOCK PERFORMANCE POLO SHIRT SHORT SLEEVE, (Bicycle Unit), Blauer, style #8133, Polo shirt. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Color: Dark Navy/ Royal Blue Hamden police patches on left and right arms.

Embroidered Hamden Police badge and an embroidered name tag to be applied on each garment, as specified by department.

Successful bidder will sew Hamden Police shoulder patches on each garment. For sergeants, sergeant stripes.

Reflective “Hamden Police” in silver reflective lettering to be screened on back of garment.

Centered mic tab.

All costs associated with the production and application of patches and embroidery are to be included in the bid price for each garment.

• MENS WINTER WHITE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT, Elbeco Dutymaxx #580D Full line authorized dealer, No one equal.

Color: White Hamden Police patches sewn on the left and right arms.

• WOMENS WINTER WHITE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT, Elbeco Dutymaxx style #9580LCD. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Color: White

• MEN SUMMER WHITE SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT, Elbeco Dutymaxx style #5580D.

Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Color: White

• WOMEN SUMMER WHITE SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT, Elbeco Dutymaxx, style #9780LCD. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Color: White

• FIRST TACTICAL MENS V2 PRO DUTY SHIRT SHORT SLEEVE, style #112001, with patches and embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar

• FIRST TACTICAL MENS V2 PRO DUTY SHIRT LONG SLEEVE, style #111011, with patches and embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar

• FIRST TACTICAL WOMENS V2 PRO DUTY SHIRT SHORT SLEEVE, style #122001, with patches and embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar

• FIRST TACTICAL WOMENS V2 PRO DUTY SHIRT LONG SLEEVE, style #121011, with patches and embroidered badge (with badge number), name, flag bar, collar

• FIRST TACTICAL MENS V2 PRO PERFORMANCE SHIRT SHORT SLEEVE, style #112012, with patches only. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• FIRST TACTICAL MENS V2 PRO PERFORMANCE SHIRT LONG SLEEVE, style #111015, with patches only. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• FIRST TACTICAL WOMENS V2 PRO PERFORMANCE SHIRT SHORT SLEEVE, style #122012, with patches only. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• FIRST TACTICAL WOMENS V2 PRO PERFORMANCE SHIRT LONG SLEEVE, style #121015, with patches only. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• FIRST TACTICAL MENS PERFORMANCE POLO SHORT SLEEVE, style #112509.

• FIRST TACTICAL MENS PERFORMANCE POLO LONG SLEEVE, style #111503.

• FIRST TACTICAL WOMENS PERFORMANCE POLO SHORT SLEEVE, style #122509. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• FIRST TACTICAL WOMENS PERFORMANCE POLO LONG SLEEVE, style #121503.

D. K9 OFFICERS ONLY:

• 5.11 L/S SHIRT WITH NAME AND BADGE, NAVY BLUE, Mens, style #72054 K9 Patch on right arm. Regular patch on left arm, K9 Unit and name embroidered on front right and badge embroidered on front left. Full line Authorized dealer, No one

• 5.11 S/S SHIRT WITH NAME AND BADGE, NAVY BLUE, Mens, style #71339 Taclite, K9 Patch on right arm. Regular Police patch on left arm, name embroidered on front right and badge embroidered on front left. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• 5.11 PANTS, NAVY BLUE, Taclite TDU, style #74280.

E. POLICE SWEATER AND TURTLENECK:

• FLEECE-LINED V-NECK SWEATER, Blauer, style #225: Full line Authorized dealer, Enhancement Options: 2 Epaulets, 2 Mic Tabs, 1 Name Tab, 1 Badge Tab Color: Dark Navy Successful bidder will sew Hamden Police patches on left and right arms, add embroidered name tag, and embroidered badge (with badge number) on each shirt. For sergeants, sergeant stripes.

• MOCK TURTLENECK, Blauer, style #8110X: Full line Authorized dealer, No one

Color: Dark Navy, “HPD” embroidered

MOCK DICKEY, Blauer, style #8119: Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

Color: Dark Navy, “HPD” embroidered

• UNDER ARMOUR COLD GEAR MOCK TURTLE NECK, NAVY BLUE, WITH HPD

embroidered, style #1365388. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

F. POLICE CAP:

• WINTER: Style L1, Keystone Uniform Cap or equal (eight-point style): Full line

Standard eight-point uniform cap, including plastic uniform hat strap.

Color: Navy Blue, and 1 ¾” visor. Patrol, Sgt., LT

• SUMMER: Style L9, Keystone Uniform Cap or equal (eight-point style): Full line

Eight-point mesh top uniform cap with open nylon mesh and open cane band.

Color: Navy Blue, and 1 ¾” visor. Patrol, Sgt., LT.

• Flex fit, navy blue, Sport-TEK (STC22), patch embroidered on front, on back of hat Officers name embroidered on 1 line and badge number embroidered on 2nd line.

• Blauer Black Knit Hat with Embroidered Patch on front, black, Model #125. Full

• Reversible Hat Cover, Blauer, style 107. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Women’s Fleece Winter Head Band, Jerome Cutting, style 40. Full line Authorized

Patch on front and badge number on back

• BLAUER BLACK SKULL CAP WITH EMBROIDERED PATCH ON FRONT, MODEL

#160. Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

G. GLOVES-Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Cotton White, Finger Fashion, style #Parade

• Protective Puncture Proof Gloves, black, Hatch-SGK100

• Finger Fashion, style 376 Winter, hi-viz

• Finger Fashion , style 876 Summer, hi-viz

• Fashion Fingers, Winter Mittens, lime, Model #485

• Blauer, Bolt Glove, Model #GL110

• Blauer, hi-vis, glove, waterproof, insulated, Model #GL200

H. FLASHLIGHTS-Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Twin task 3C # 51047

• Streamlight weapon light style #TLR-1 (duty holster)

• Streamlight weapon light style #TLR-7 (plain clothes)

• Streamlight Strion LED HL style # 74751

• Streamlight Clipmate Style # 61126

• Streamlight Macrostream Style # 80926

• Streamlight Lithium Batteries 12 Pack Style # 85177

• Streamlight Lithium Batteries 2 Pack Style # 85175

I. BOOTS/Shoes-Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Danner Acadia 69210

• Original Swat Side Zip 1152

• Reebok 8405 Sneaker

• Reebok 8806 Boot

• Under Armor Valsetz 1.5, Model #3021034

• Under Armor Charged Valsetz Mid, Model #3027382

• Under Armor Valsetz Side Zip, Model #3027383

• Under Armor Stellar Side Zip, Model #3026739

• Under Armor stellar 6” Side Zip, Model #3025579

• Under Armor Sneaker MG Strikefast, Model #3024953

• Under Armor Sneaker Halo Runner, Model #

• Merrell 8in boot style # J15845 black

• Merrell Sneaker Moab 2, Model #J15861

• Bates Hi-Gloss Dress Shoe, Model #E01842

J. UNIFORM EQUIPMENT-Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Duty Belt, Safariland, style 87, black basket weave, silver for Patrol and gold for ranking officers

• Inner Belt, Buckleless, Safariland style 999

• Belt Keepers, Safariland style #7906, black basket weave, 1”, pack of 4, for Patrol chrome closure and for ranking officers brass closure

• Double Magazine Pouch, Safariland style 77-83

• Single Handcuff Case, Safariland style 90H

• Double Handcuff Case, Safariland style 7917, black basket weave, for Patrol chrome closure and for ranking officers brass closure

• Stinger/Flashlight Case, Safariland, style 308, black basket weave

• Aersol/OC Spray Holder, Safariland, style 38, black basket weave

• Latex Glove Pouch, Safariland, Model 33 Surgical Glove holder, black basket weave

• Hinged Handcuff – Nickel Finish, Peerless model 801C

• Chain Handcuff – Nickel Finish, Peeress model 700C

• Monadnock Autolock 22” Expandable Baton with Power Tip, Model 9152

• Mondanock Holder, Safariland, 360 Swivel clip on, black, basket weave, Model 3634

• Bianchi Radio Holder, Basket Weave, Model 7923

• Eleven 10 Tourniquet Holder Basket Weave

K. BIKE PATROL DUTY GEAR-Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Duty Belt – Loop 2.25”, Bianchi, Safariland, style 7200

• Liner Belt 1.5”, Bianchi, Safariland, style 7205

• Double Magazine Pouch, Safariland, style 7302

• Covered Handcuff Case, Bianchi, Safariland, style 7300

• Stinger Case, Bianchi, Safariland, style 7311

• Aersol Holder, Bianchi, Safariland, style 7307

• Glove Holder, Bianchi, Safariland, style 7328

• Bike Helmet Bell Oasisi, Style 18481

• Belt Keepers, Bianchi, Safariland, style 7406

• Bianchi Radio Holder, Nylon, Style 7923

L. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS-Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Neck Tie clip on navy blue, Broome 61

• Tie Clip for Patrol silver and ranking officers gold, Smith and Warren, style E4

• Nameplate for Patrol silver and ranking officers gold, Reeves, style 8

• Patch FTO

• New Police Patch

• Crossing Guard Patch

• ESU Patch

• ACO Patch

• K9 Patch

• Motorcycle Wheel Patch

• Collar Insignia HP, AI, MC, SRO, K9, etc.

• Uniform Whistle silver or gold, ACME

• Whistle Chain for Patrol silver and ranking officers gold, ACME

• Badge Holder recessed with chain, Perfect Fit style 76

• Badge Case/ID holder with Logo, Perfect Fit, style 100-D2

• Smith Warren Badge Gold S202

• Smith Warren Badge Rhodium S136

• BREAKAWAY SAFETY VEST, POLICE LOGO front and back, Blauer, style 339P

• Patrol ready bag #59012, black

• Bailout bag #56026, black

• Hearing Protection, Radians Vertex, Electronic Earmuff, Product # VX0110CS

• Hearing Protection, Radians Vertex Nano Wireless Earbuds, Product # VX-NANO40

• Wiley X sunglasses model “Saber Advanced”, SKU 308

• Wiley X sunglasses model “WX Vapor”, SKU 3502

• Black Mourning Band Badge, custom made

• Sock Blauer, package of 2, Model # SKS16

• Socks Profeet, package of 3, Model #204k-3

M. HIGH SPEED GEAR POUCHES FOR MOLLE VEST-Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Double Mag Pouch, HSGI, style 41PT02LE

• Radio Holder, HSGI, style 41MA01LE

• Single Cuff Case, HSGI, style 41D000LE

• Double Cuff Case, HSGI, style 41D002LE

• OC Holder, HSGI, style 41PTC0LE

• Stinger/Baton Holder, HSGI, style 41EX00LE

• Tourniquet Holder, HSGI, style 11TQ00LE

• Single Magazine Holder, HSGI, style 41PT00LE

• Blackhawk Taser 7 Holder, BH44HT03BK

• Blackhawk Taser Adapter/Plate, style BH38CL63BK

N. SAFARILAND EXTERNAL CARRIER- No Other Substitute

• Oregon City Carrier, with embroidered badge, name and 2 police panels

O. SAFARILAND BALLISTIC PLATES- No Other Substitute

• Protech Impac P1, Shooter Cut, 10x12

• Protech Impac P1, Shooter Cut, 8x10

• Protech Impac P1, Shooter Cut, 7x9

P. ESU CLOTHING ALLOWANCE- Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Born Primitive Op Top Pro, Long Sleeve, Navy Blue

• Born Primitive Op Top Pro, Long Sleeve, O.D. Green

• Born Primitive Op Top Pro, Short Sleeve, Navy Blue

• Born Primitive Op Top Pro, Short Sleeve, O.D. Green

• Born Primitive Op Assault Pant, Navy Blue

• Born Primitive Op Assault Pant, O.D. Green

• Born Primitive Range Shirt, Velcro, Short Sleeve, Navy Blue

• Born Primitive Range Shirt, Velcro, Short Sleeve, O.D. Green

• Born Primitive Range Shirt, Velcro, Short Sleeve, Multicam Black

• Born Primitive Range Shirt, Velcro, Long Sleeve, Navy Blue

• Born Primitive Range Shirt, Velcro, Long Sleeve, O.D. Green

• Born Primitive Range Shirt, Velcro, Long Sleeve, Multicam Black

• Born Primitive Sun Shirt, Velcro, Long Sleeve, Multicam

• Born Primitive Scout Short, Navy Blue

• Born Primitive Scout Short, O.D. Green

• Born Primitive Versatile Short w/ Compression 7”, Black

• Born Primitive Bushcraft Hoodie, OD Green

• Born Primitive Voyager Button Up 2.0, Gunmetal

• Born Primitive Impact Knee Pad Inserts 2.0

• Born Primitive Men’s Savage 1, Black

Q. BLACKHAWK DUTY BELT OPTIONS- Full line Authorized dealer, No one equal.

• Blackhawk T-series, light bearing red dot sight holster (RDS) #L3D in (R) or (L) handed

• Blackhawk Single Mag Holder Matte, style #410600PBK

• Blackhawk Taser 7 Holster style # 44HT03BK - (R) right or – (L) left.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Any patches (badge, shoulder, or rank insignia) will be provided by the Vendor.

2. Any embroidery or name swatches (tags) work/ alterations will be provided by the vendor.

3. An embroidered name swatch includes either a “name tag/ tape” or embroidery directly onto the garment

4. Any screening of “Police” or other similar wording is to be provided by the vendor.

5. K-9 shirts with embroidered badge and 2 lines – K-9 unit and name.

GENERAL BID SPECIFICATIONS -- PART A

Bids shall be made on the bid forms furnished by the Town, without alteration. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, stating on the outside of the envelope the words “BID DOCUMENTS”, the Town’s bid number, the title of the Project, the title of the bid package for which a bid is being submitted, and the time and date of the bid opening. All bidders shall provide two copies of their bid, unless otherwise stated.

Bids received after the bid opening deadline shall be rejected. All spaces on the bid form must be filled in with figures and words or the Town, in its sole discretion, may reject the bid as non-responsive. No faxed or emailed bids are allowed.

Applicable if checked.

BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond for five percent

(5%) of the total bid. The Bid Security will be returned by the Town upon signing of the contract with the successful bidder. Checks or bonds must be made to the order and for the benefit of the “Town of Hamden”. Security may be held by the Town of Hamden for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the opening of the bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids. Bids shall not be combined, unless otherwise permitted in the Invitation to Bid or Instructions to Bidders. A separate bid surety shall be presented for each bid.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The successful bidder, upon his/her/its failure or refusal to sign the contract within five (5) business days of receipt of the contract from the Town, shall forfeit to the Town as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal an amount equal to the security deposited with his/her bid.

The Town may make such investigations and conduct such scope reviews as deemed necessary by the Town in order for the Town to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall promptly, upon the Town’s request, furnish to the Town all such data for this purpose. The Town expressly reserves the right to reject a bid if, in the Town’s sole discretion, the Town determines that a bid is non-responsive, a bidder is not responsible, a bidder is not qualified to perform the work, or the Town otherwise determines that the award of a contract to the bidder is not in the best interest of the Town.

Conditional bids will not be accepted.

SUBCONTRACTORS: The bidder is specifically advised that any person, firm or other party to whom bidder intends to award a subcontract or purchase order must be acceptable to the Town and that approval of the proposed subcontract award cannot be sought from the Town unless and until the successful bidder submits all information and evidence to the Town regarding the qualifications, experience and responsibility of the proposed subcontractor. Although the bidder is not required to attach such information to its bid, the bidder is hereby advised of this requirement so that it may plan accordingly and prevent delays.

MODIFICATION: Any bidder may modify his/her/its bid prior to the scheduled deadline for receipt of bids. See paragraph one above. The bidder wishing to modify its bid shall submit such modified bid in accordance with paragraph one above, shall unequivocally indicate that its prior bid is superseded by the modified bid and shall submit its modified bid in an envelope clearly marked “MODIFIED BID”.

ERRORS: The Town, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to waive typographical or technical defects in the bid, as well as its right to correct an award erroneously made as a result of a clerical error on the part of the Town of Hamden.

PERMITS/LICENSES: All applicable permits and licenses shall be obtained at the sole cost of bidders.

No permits or permit fees shall be waived by the Town unless otherwise stated in the Town’s Invitation to Bid or Instructions to Bidders.

OBLIGATIONS OF BIDDER: Each bidder shall, prior to submitting a bid, familiarize itself with the conditions under which the work will be performed and conduct its own due diligence. Bidders shall be presumed to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the specifications and all bid documents. The failure of any bidder to request, receive or examine any information or the failure of the bidder to familiarize itself with the conditions relating to the performance and timing of the work shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to the bid and shall not subject the Town to any liability whatsoever.

Furthermore, the bidder is responsible for being aware of and conforming in all respects to all existing Federal, State of Connecticut, and Town of Hamden Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, laws and other legal applicable legal requirements, regardless of whether any such applicable requirements are specifically identified in the bid documents.

Bidders shall verify and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws without relying on the Town or these General Bid Specifications for guidance as to applicable laws. Bidders acknowledge that laws are subject to change and it is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to keep itself apprised of and to comply with current laws at all times.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: Bids may be withdrawn prior to the time fixed for opening by submitting written notification of withdrawal to the Town prior to the bid opening deadline. Bids may not be withdrawn subsequent to the bid submission deadline.

Negligence or mistake on the part of the bidder in preparing the bid confers no right of withdrawal or modification of the bid after such bid has been opened.

“OR EQUAL” CLAUSE: Whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is identified in the bid document by reference to manufacturers’ or vendors’ names, trade names, catalog numbers, etc., it is intended to establish a standard, unless otherwise stated; any material, article, or equipment of other manufacturers and vendors which will perform adequately the duties imposed by the general design may be considered equally acceptable if, in the opinion of the Town, the material, article, or equipment so proposed is of equal substance and function. Any substitutions must be approved in writing by the Purchasing Agent or his designee, who shall have sole discretion to determine the acceptability of the proposed substitute.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: Bidders shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Town and its officers, elected and appointed officials, boards, commissions, committees, public agencies, insurers, agents, and employees from and against liability and costs of any nature or kind, including cost and expenses for, or on account of, any misappropriation or misuse of intellectual property rights by the successful bidder in the performance of the contract, including its use by the Town unless otherwise specifically stipulated in the contract or bid documents.

NON-COLLUSIVE BID STATEMENT: All bidders shall be required to sign the non-collusive statement attached.

FUNDING: The municipal non-appropriation clause may be applicable. The Town reserves the right to terminate an award or a contract for the Town’s convenience, without cause and in the Town’s sole discretion. In the event of the exercise of the Town’s right to terminate for convenience, the Town’s sole liability to the successful bidder shall be payment for the actual work performed pursuant to an executed contract as of the date of termination. The Town shall have no other obligation or liability.

Applicable if checked.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: To ensure the delivery of goods and services in conformity with the specifications provided and payment of all subcontractors and suppliers, bidders shall provide payment and performance bonds for any project (1) which is governed by Connecticut’s Little Miller Act, C.G.S. §49-41 or (2) for which the Town requires the provision of payment and performance bonds. Successful bidders shall provide the Town with payment and performance bonds, at the bidder’s expense, each for the full amount of the contract awarded.

The Town shall be the Obligee under each bond and the bonds shall be issued by a company authorized to conduct surety business in the State, listed on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s List of Approved Sureties and subject to approval by the Town.

INSURANCE: The contractor will provide adequate proof of insurance to the Town for the types of insurance and limits indicated below, providing for all of its operations performed in compliance with this contract.

The successful bidder shall obtain and pay for the insurance coverage described below with the indicated minimum limits. Bidders agree to furnish Certificates of Insurance to the Town and/or its Board of Education, certifying coverage to be in effect for the term of this contract and that the Town and/or Board of Education will be given sixty (60) days prior written notice of cancellation or non-renewal.

These requirements if checked also apply to any subcontractor or common carrier used by the Bidder.

I. WORKERS COMPENSATION

Connecticut Statutory Limits Applicable Federal Statutory Limits Employer’s Liability $500,000 per Accident

$500,000 Disease per Employee $500,000 Policy Limit

II. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Fire Damage $ 100,000 Medical Expense $ 5,000 Personal Injury/Advertising $ 1,000,000 General Aggregate $ 3,000,000 Products & Completed Operations Aggregate $ 1,000,000 Body Injury and Property Damage $ 1,000,000

Coverage to include Premise-Operations, Contractors Protective Liability, Products & Completed Operations, Explosion, Collapse & Underground, Contractual Liability, & Broad Form Property Damage.

III. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY (including owned, hired & non-owned vehicles)

Liability (Combined Single Limit) $1,000,000

(If hazardous material or potential pollutants are transported, MCS90 – Accidental Pollution coverage is required)

IV. UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY (If required)

Liability Limit – Each Occurrence over primary $5,000,000 Self-Insured retention $10,000

V. RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY (If required)

Bodily Injury and Property Damage $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate

VI. POLLUTION LIABILITY (If required)

Bodily Injury and Property Damage $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate

VII. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (If required)

$3,000,000 Each Occurrence $3,000,000 Aggregate

VIII. MONEY & SECURITIES-BROAD FORM

Limit $(Insert Limit)

IX. CYBERLIABILITY

$(Insert Limit)

X. The Town of Hamden and/or Hamden Board of Education to be named as an additional named insured on all insurance policies, except Workers Compensation and Professional Liability. Vendor coverage shall be primary and non-contributory. A waiver of subrogation shall apply in favor of the Town of Hamden on all policies except Professional Liability.

XI. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the successful bidder shall defend, indemnify and hold the Town of Hamden and Hamden Board of Education harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, losses, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, expert fees, and insurance deductibles) , judgments, awards, injuries to persons and/or property resulting out of, and alleged to result from or arise out of the performance of this contract and resulting from and alleged to result from such bidder’s negligence.

ITEMS X AND XI MUST APPEAR ON THE FACE OF THE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE IN THE

SECTION ENTITLED “DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Requirements; Safety Compliance: According to Connecticut General Statutes, Section 31-53b (a) each contract entered into on or after July 1, 2009 , for the construction, remodeling, refinishing, refurbishing, rehabilitation, alteration or repair of any public building project by the state or any of its agents, or by a political subdivision of the state or any of its agents, where the total cost of all work to be performed by all contractors and subcontractors in connection with the contract is at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) shall contain a provision requiring that, not later than thirty days after the date such contract is awarded, each contractor furnish proof to the Labor Commissioner that all employees performing manual labor on or in such public building , pursuant to such contract, have completed a course of at least ten hours in duration in construction safety and health approved by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration or, in the case of telecommunications employees, have completed at least ten hours of training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.268. The contractor shall familiarize itself with all aspects of state law and any applicable regulations pertaining to these requirements in order to ensure full compliance. Moreover, contractor shall be solely responsible for full and timely compliance with all federal, state and local safety standards, rules and regulations.

INDEMNITY/HOLD HARMLESS: The contractor’s and subcontractor’s insurance policies shall be endorsed to provide for the Town of Hamden and Hamden BOE to be named as an additional named insureds. To the fullest extent permitted by law; the contractor will defend, indemnify and save harmless the Town of Hamden and Hamden BOE from and against all claims, expenses, judgements, suits and actions related to injuries to and/or damage to the property as a result of, arising from or alleged to arise from the activities of the contractor, its servants and agencies acting for the contractor and from the performance of this Project.

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: The contractor, prior to the start of any work under this contract, shall provide the Town’s Purchasing Office with a certificate of insurance to conform to the following:

a. Form(s) acceptable to the Town of Hamden.

b. Insurance provided by insurance companies authorized to write coverage in the State of

Connecticut.

c. Policy dates must cover the term of this contract.

d. Certificate will provide for at least 30 days’ notice to the Town of Hamden prior to cancellation.

e. All additional insured certificates are to list the Town of Hamden.

Under no circumstances shall the contractor begin work until (1) the contract for same shall have been signed by all parties, (2) the required bonds have been furnished by contractor and approved by the Town, (3) the required certificates of insurance have been filed with and approved by the Town’s Purchasing Office and (4) the Contractor has been duly instructed in writing by the Town to proceed with the work. If the contractor commences the work before the provisions referred to in this paragraph are fulfilled, the Town, in its sole option, may cancel or terminate the contract without penalty or liability chargeable to the Town.

LICENSURE: At the time of the bid submissions, bidders shall possess the necessary license(s) to perform the work that is the subject of this invitation to bid.

NON-RESIDENT CONTRACTORS: Out of state contractors must post a bond with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. The non-resident contractor must receive a Connecticut tax registration number by completing and submitting form REG-1. Non-resident contractors are directed to familiarize themselves and achieve full compliance with applicable requirements, including Form AU-766.

NON-DISCRIMINATION: The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the state of Connecticut; and the contractor further agrees to take lawful action to ensure that applicants with job-related qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the work involved. The following principles and requirements of Equal Employment Opportunity, as incorporated herein, will be incorporated into "Equal Opportunity - Non-Discrimination Clause" to be included in all bid documents, purchase orders, leases and contracts. The principles of Affirmative Action are addressed in the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments of the United States Constitution, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VI and VII of the 1964 United States Civil Rights Act, Presidential Executive Order 14173 (“Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”), Act 1, Section 1 and 20 of the Connecticut Constitution, Governor Grasso's Executive Order Number 11, Governor O'Neill's Executive Order Number 9, the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Law (Sec. 46a-60-69) of the Connecticut General Statutes, Connecticut Code of Fair Practices (46a-70-81), Deprivation of Civil Rights (46a-58 (a)(d) ), Public Accommodations Law (46a-63-64), Discrimination against Criminal Offenders (46a-80), definition of blind (46a-51(1)), definition of Physically Disabled (46a-51 (15) ), definition of Mentally Retarded (46a-51-13 ), cooperation with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (46a-77), Sexual Harassment (46a-60 (a)-8), Connecticut Credit Discrimination Law (360436 through 439), Title 1 of the State and the Local Fiscal Assistance Act 1 1972. Every contract to which the State is party must contain the nondiscrimination and good faith efforts provisions provided in the Connecticut General Statutes Section 4a-60a, et seq., as amended.

Sec. 4a-60. (Formerly Sec. 4-114a). Nondiscrimination and affirmative action provisions in awarding agency, municipal public works and quasi-public agency project contracts. (a) Except as provided in section 10a-151i, every contract to which an awarding agency is a party, every quasi-public agency project contract and every municipal public works contract shall contain the following provisions:

(1) The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the state of Connecticut; and the contractor further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants with job-related qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the work involved;

(2) The contractor agrees, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, to state that it is an “affirmative action-equal opportunity employer” in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities;

(3) The contractor agrees to provide each labor union or representative of workers with which such contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding and each vendor with which such contractor has a contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this section, and to post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment;

(4) The contractor agrees to comply with each provision of this section and sections 46a-68e and 46a-68f and with each regulation or relevant order issued by said commission pursuant to sections 46a-56, 46a-68e, 46a-68f and 46a-86; and

(5) The contractor agrees to provide the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities with such information requested by the commission, and permit access to pertinent books, records and accounts, concerning the employment practices and procedures of the contractor as relate to the provisions of this section and section 46a-56.

(b) If the contract is a public works contract, municipal public works contract or contract for a quasi-public agency project, the contractor agrees and warrants that he or she will make good faith efforts to employ minority business enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers of materials on such public works or quasi-public agency project.

(c) Except as provided in section 10a-151i:

(1) Any contractor who has one or more contracts with an awarding agency or who is a party to a municipal public works contract or a contract for a quasi-public agency project shall include a nondiscrimination affirmation provision certifying that the contractor understands the obligations of this section and will maintain a policy for the duration of the contract to assure that the contract will be performed in…