HI-VIS_CLOTHING.pdf

This is a high-visibility clothing specification document for the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, Public Works Department. The procurement encompasses eight clothing categories: Hi-Vis Class II T-Shirts, Hi-Vis Classic Black Bottom T-Shirts, Premium Wicking Hoodie Sweatshirts, Four-Way Black Bottom Bomber Jackets, Five-Point Break-Away Two-Tone Mesh Vests, Class III Raincoats, Class E Black Bottom Rain Pants, and Lined Bib Style Coveralls. All garments must be imprinted with "MANCHESTER PUBLIC WORKS" on the back. The solicitation is structured as an as-needed ordering arrangement with competitive bids due electronically by December 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. A deadline for submitting questions is set for December 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The initial contract term extends through January 31, 2027, with potential extensions for five additional one-year periods by mutual agreement. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to deliver complete orders within forty-five business days.

Pricing must include the garment cost, imprinting, setup costs, and delivery to the Town's Field Services facility, with annual price adjustments permitted based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index during renewal periods. Acceptable manufacturers include Tingley, Occunomix, ERB, and Utility Pro. Vendors must comply with Connecticut's prevailing wage requirements, submit monthly certified payrolls, and provide proof that employees performing manual labor have completed a 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course. Only complete orders will be accepted; partial or back orders are prohibited without departmental approval. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no specific budget range is detailed due to the as-needed purchasing structure.