HI-VIS_CLOTHING.pdf

This is a specification document for high-visibility clothing to be provided to the Town of Manchester, Connecticut Public Works Department through a competitive bidding process. 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. Vendors must provide unit pricing that includes the garment, imprinting, setup costs, and delivery to the Town's Field Services facility. The deadline for submitting questions is December 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., with bid responses due electronically by December 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The contract will be awarded for an initial term 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.

Acceptable manufacturers include Tingley, Occunomix, ERB, and Utility Pro, allowing flexibility in product sourcing. Pricing provisions permit annual price adjustments based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, with prices remaining firm during the original contract term. The procurement is structured as an as-needed ordering arrangement with no specified set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with Connecticut's prevailing wage requirements and provide monthly certified payrolls and proof of 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course completion for employees performing manual labor. Only complete orders will be accepted; partial or back orders are prohibited without departmental approval. No specific budget range is detailed in the specifications.