01417 - Uniforms & Accessories

The State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services is conducting a competitive solicitation to establish a statewide Master Contract for uniforms, outerwear, footwear, and related accessories. The contract will be available for use by Washington state agencies, institutions of higher education, the Oregon Cooperative Purchasing Program, and other eligible entities. The solicitation seeks bids for a comprehensive list of required uniform items, including shirts, pants, boots, outerwear, and accessories. Bidders must provide fixed percentage discounts off catalog pricing for the required items as well as any additional manufacturers' products they offer. The contract will also include set pricing for customization and alteration services. The solicitation has a due date of June 18, 2019 and an anticipated award date of July 5, 2019. The resulting Master Contract will have a term of 60 months.

The solicitation includes procurement preferences for small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, as well as for products that are PCB-free. It does not mention any set-aside requirements or incumbent contractors. Historical sales data indicates that the previous contract averaged over $960,000 in annual sales. The solicitation does not specify a budget range, but bidders must provide detailed pricing information to be considered responsive.