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Lincoln County School District in Mississippi is requesting sealed bids for band uniforms — coats, jumpsuits, bibbers, and shakos — with bids due September 7, 2026. The procurement mandates Xtreme Dri fabric (supplied exclusively by Stanbury Uniforms, Inc.) with no substitutions permitted, establishing a single-source material specification that filters bidder capability.

The scope spans detailed construction specifications across multiple garment types. Coats require polyester twill linings with vertical pleats, four-layer interlining (haircloth, resilient canvas, non-woven padding), machine lock stitching, YKK zippers, removable whipcord collar liners with gripper fastener rings, armshields with moisture-wicking properties, and standing hard collars with six layers including whipcord and mylar. Sizing runs XXS to XXL in even-numbered chest sizes. Jumpsuits and bibbers demand 80/20 polycotton construction with three-layer fly, stainless snaps and double-locking YKK zippers, four-way crotch reinforcement, and optional underarm lycra gussets for torso fit. All seams require machine lock or serged stitching (minimum 10 stitches per inch). Shakos and coat specifications include detailed trim application, reinforced shoulder pads, and comprehensive taping in high-stress areas. The Xtreme Dri fabric itself carries strict performance requirements — moisture-wicking, thermal regulation, stain and wrinkle resistance, quick-drying, mechanical stretch (without spandex), odor management, and eight to ten year functional lifetime — with performance properties inherent to fiber structure, not chemical treatments.

Bidders must submit exact sample uniforms in proposed colors and styles, liberal-sized fabric swatches, factory-trained area representative designation with contact information, and written certification that fabrics meet first-quality standards with no flaws. Failure to certify results in automatic disqualification. The buyer reserves the right to award on best value rather than lowest price, evaluating manufacturer reputation, appearance, style, fit, trim quality, and serviceable features. The successful bidder must provide customer instruction manuals with wearer identification and dry cleaning guidance, and deliver all uniforms thoroughly inspected, on plastic hangers, marked with wearer numbers, and ready to wear.