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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 encompasses complete uniform sets including short and long sleeve polos, tactical pants and shorts, headwear (baseball cap and beanie), TDU belt, three-season jacket, full-zip hooded sweater, safety vest, and full-length rain jacket. All apparel must be new, unused, current models customized through embroidery, silk screening, sewing patches, or digital printing. Uniforms will be ordered on an as-needed basis for new hires, with existing staff receiving new uniform sets annually. Proposals are due July 29, 2026. Delivery shall not exceed 90 days following 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. This is a purchase-only contract; rentals are not acceptable. Standard payment terms are 30 days. 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 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. The contract value, incumbent contractor, evaluation criteria weighting, and question deadline are not specified in available documentation.