POLICE_PATCHES.pdf

This is a police uniform and equipment procurement specification document for the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, in Hartford County, issued through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #22/23-48. The solicitation encompasses an extensive range of police department items including uniform shirts (long and short-sleeve for male and female officers), pants, jackets, rain gear, duty belts, holsters, body armor, badges, patches, and specialized clothing for K-9, dispatch, evidence technicians, and bike patrol units, with quantities ranging from 3 to 750 units per item. The bid was released on February 7, 2023, with a question submission deadline of February 16, 2023, and a final response deadline of February 21, 2023, at 11:00 am. The contract term is one year from the award date with options for two additional one-year extensions. Delivery requirements specify dress uniforms must be provided within 60 days and other items within 45 days of award, with liquidated damages assessed at $50 per day for late deliveries. Bidders are required to provide on-site measuring services and ensure proper uniform fit at no additional cost.

The procurement comprises approximately 100 line items across 20 categories with potential vendors including Flying Cross, Blauer, 5.11 Tactical, First Tactical, and Safariland. The town reserves the right to award by item, total, or grouping based on what is most advantageous. Price adjustments for contract extensions will be based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index. The Town of Manchester will provide patches, chevrons, and service stripes, with the successful vendor responsible for properly adhering these to uniforms. A Living Wage Certification requirement applies, with bidders required to certify their status as a "Covered Employer" under the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance; exemptions are available for nonprofits, organizations with fewer than 25 eligible employees, or contracts valued under $25,000. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information is provided in the specifications.