PasadenaDOTRoseBlack.png

This is a solicitation document from the California Department of Transportation for a multi-year contract to supply customized apparel for parking enforcement officers and meter mechanics. The scope of work requires the provision of complete uniform sets including short and long sleeve polos, tactical pants and shorts, baseball caps and beanies, TDU belts, three-season jackets, full-zip hooded sweaters, safety vests, and full-length rain jackets. All apparel must be new, unused, current models 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 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, 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. Standard payment terms are 30 days. The contract excludes rental options; pricing must reflect purchase only. No contract value, incumbent contractor information, or evaluation criteria weighting is specified in available documentation.