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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 encompasses 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 when new staff are hired, with existing staff receiving replacement uniform sets annually. Proposals are due July 29, 2026. The contract requires a maximum delivery time of 90 days following purchase order receipt.

Bidders must hold a Pasadena Business License and, where applicable, State of California Department of Industrial Relations certification and Small and Micro Business Certification from the State of California Department of General Services. Submission requirements 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, a Relevant Experience Form demonstrating prior capacity to fulfill similar uniform supply contracts, Federal 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. Payment terms are standard net 30 days. The contract does not accept rental options; pricing must be for purchase only. No contract value, incumbent contractor information, evaluation criteria weighting, or question deadline has been specified in the available documentation.