2025 Police Department Uniform Bid

The City of Owosso in Shiawassee County, Michigan, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive police department uniform procurement for the year 2025. The bid encompasses seven specific uniform items, including Blauer Armorskin Base Jackets, FlexRS Pants, Base Pullovers (both short and long-sleeve), Supershirt, Navy Shirt, and Performance Pro Polo Shirt, with total quantities ranging from 19 to 54 items per uniform type. Potential vendors must submit sealed bids by August 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with a public bid opening scheduled for the same day. Bidders are required to submit multiple documents, including a vendor proposal, signature page, legal status acknowledgment, local preference affidavit, and a W-9 form. The city has established specific requirements for bid submission, mandating written proposals with original signatures and explicitly prohibiting electronic bids. The procurement process includes a local preference policy that provides bid advantages for businesses located within Owosso (6% advantage up to $2,500) and Shiawassee County (3% advantage up to $2,500).

The bid opportunity includes specific provisions for local businesses, offering preferential treatment to vendors located within the city limits or county. The city reserves significant discretion in the procurement process, including the right to award contracts by line item, accept or reject any proposal, and waive any irregularities in the bidding process. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the local preference policy provides some advantages for local businesses. Bid documents are available at no charge through the city's website and the MITN website, ensuring broad accessibility for potential vendors. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the uniform procurement and the varying quantities suggest a moderate-value contract. The procurement appears to be focused on outfitting police department personnel with high-quality, standardized uniforms that meet the specific operational needs of the Owosso Police Department.