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This is a government logo image file associated with a solicitation by the California Department of Transportation for a multi-year contract to supply customized apparel for parking enforcement officers and meter mechanics. The solicitation seeks bids for complete uniform sets comprising short and long sleeve polos, tactical pants and shorts, headwear (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 customized through embroidery, silk screening, sewing patches, or digital printing, with purchase-only pricing required; rentals are not acceptable. Uniforms will be ordered on an as-needed basis as new staff are hired, with existing staff receiving new uniform sets annually. Proposals are due July 29, 2026, and 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. Required submission documents include the Vendor Questionnaire (Form AA-1), Licenses and Certifications documentation, and Project Workforce Utilization (Form AA-2) for contracts valued at $25,000 or more, along with 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 no federal appropriated funds will be used to influence federal officials. Standard payment terms are 30 days. Violations of certification requirements carry civil penalties ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per violation. No specific contract value, incumbent contractor, evaluation criteria weighting, or question deadline has been specified in available documentation.