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This is a solicitation document image file related to a parking staff uniforms contract opportunity issued by the California Department of Transportation. The contract seeks a qualified vendor to supply customized apparel for parking enforcement officers and meter mechanics on a multi-year basis. The uniform sets include short and long sleeve polos, tactical pants and shorts, baseball caps, beanies, TDU belts, three-season jackets, full-zip hooded sweaters, safety vests, and full-length rain jackets. All items must be new, unused, current model products free of defects and 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 are due July 29, 2026. Delivery must not exceed 90 days after receipt of a purchase order.

Pricing must reflect purchase-only arrangements; rental options are not acceptable. Payment terms are standard at 30 days. 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 Department of General Services. Required submission documents 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. No specific contract value, incumbent contractor, evaluation criteria weighting, or question deadline has been identified in available documentation.