ITEMS_REFERENCE_TABLE.xlsx

This is an Items Reference Table for the Town of Manchester, Connecticut Police Department's uniform, equipment, and supplies procurement under Invitation to Bid #22/23-48. The solicitation encompasses approximately 100 line items organized across 20 categories, including uniform shirts in long and short-sleeve styles for male and female officers (Flying Cross and Blauer brands), pants, jackets, rain gear, headwear, ties, belts, duty equipment (holsters, magazine pouches, cuff cases), body armor, badges, patches, and specialized uniforms for K-9 officers, animal control officers, dispatch personnel, evidence technicians, bike patrol units, and other specialized divisions. Quantities vary significantly across items, ranging from 3 units for certain bike patrol jackets to 750 units for standard MPD patches. The bid was released on February 7, 2023, with a question submission deadline of February 16, 2023, and a final bid response deadline of February 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The contract term is one year from the award date with two optional one-year extensions. Delivery requirements specify that dress uniforms must be delivered within 60 days and other items within 45 days, with liquidated damages assessed at $50 per day for late deliveries. The town will provide patches, chevrons, and service stripes for application, and bidders must provide on-site measuring services at no additional cost to ensure proper uniform fit.

The procurement includes a Living Wage Certification requirement, with bidders required to certify their status as a "Covered Employer" under the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance; however, exemptions are available for nonprofits, organizations with fewer than 25 eligible employees, or contracts valued under $25,000. The town reserves the right to award by individual item, total bid amount, or grouping of items based on what is most advantageous to the municipality. Price adjustments for any contract extensions will be calculated using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index. While no specific budget amount is stated in the reference table, the comprehensive scope of the procurement—covering uniforms and equipment for multiple police divisions and specialized units—suggests a substantial municipal investment. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and the solicitation permits flexible bidding structures to accommodate various vendor capabilities and pricing approaches.