01420 Custom Uniforms

The State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services is conducting a competitive solicitation to establish a new 72-month Master Contract for custom uniforms and related alteration services. The contract will be available for use by all Washington state agencies, institutions of higher education, and eligible political subdivisions, federal agencies, and public-benefit nonprofit corporations located in the specified counties, cities, and census-designated places across the state. The solicitation seeks bids for a range of custom uniform items, including trousers, shirts, and a ballistic vest carrier, with detailed specifications and performance requirements. Vendors must demonstrate their ability to deliver the custom uniforms, including prior experience, certifications, resources, quality management systems, and availability of custom fabrics. Vendors must also provide alteration services in multiple locations throughout the state, including Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, and Vancouver. Bids are due by July 15, 2020, and the anticipated award date is February 26, 2021.

The solicitation includes a bid preference of up to 5 points for bidders that offer products and product packaging that are free of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). The contract does not appear to have any set-asides or mention any incumbent contractors. The total potential sales volume is unknown, but historically has been approximately $600,000 annually. Pricing terms allow for an annual economic adjustment, and vendors must pay a 1.5% vendor management fee on all sales under the Master Contract.