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This file is a logo image (DOTRoseLogo.png) associated with a solicitation issued by the California Department of Transportation for a multi-year contract to supply customized apparel for parking enforcement officers and meter mechanics. The contract encompasses complete uniform sets for each staff member, including short and long sleeve polos, tactical pants and shorts, headwear consisting of a baseball cap and beanie, TDU belt, three-season jacket, full-zip hooded sweater, safety vest, and full-length rain jacket. All apparel must be new, unused, current models free of defects in material and workmanship, customized through embroidery, silk screening, sewing patches, or digital printing. Uniforms will be ordered on an as-needed basis as new staff are hired, with existing staff receiving new uniform sets annually. Proposals were due July 29, 2026, and the contract specifies that delivery shall not exceed 90 days after receipt of a purchase order.

Bidders must hold a Pasadena Business License and, if applicable, State of California Department of Industrial Relations certification and Small and Micro Business Certification from the State of California Department of General Services. Payment terms are standard at 30 days. Required submissions include the Vendor Questionnaire (Form AA-1), Licenses and Certifications documentation, Project Workforce Utilization (Form AA-2) for contracts valued at $25,000 or more, and a Relevant Experience Form demonstrating prior capacity to fulfill similar uniform supply contracts. Federal certifications required include Standard Form-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities) and a Federal Required Certification affirming that no federal appropriated funds will be used to influence federal officials. Violations of certification requirements carry civil penalties ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per violation. This is a purchase-only contract; rentals are not acceptable.