354447 - Student Clothing - Statewide - DYS

The Alabama Department of Youth Services is seeking bids to establish a statewide contract for student clothing procurement across Mt. Meigs, Autauga, and Vacca Campuses, with bids due October 13, 2026.

The scope covers a multi-award, five-year contract for men's clothing including boxers, T-shirts (short and long sleeve), sweatshirts, sweatpants, mesh gym shorts, uniform pants, uniform shorts, tube socks, and pajama bottoms. The target list specifies approved vendors (Bob Barker, Gildan, Port & Company, and Red Cap) and corresponding item numbers. Sizing ranges from Small through 3X-Large, with specified color requirements. Material composition, construction standards, and color availability details are established in the specification. No embroidery is required. Suppliers must provide their highest percentage discount on all requested items and may be asked to submit samples prior to award. Pricing is structured as market pricing less a percentage discount to be negotiated by each bidder for each line item.

The contract is issued on a statewide basis serving three campuses: Mt. Meigs Campus in Montgomery, Autauga Campus in Prattville, and Vacca Campus in Birmingham. Delivery is on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term. The vendor must comply with documentation procedures, invoicing protocols, quality assurance measures, and performance accountability standards established in the Additional Terms & Conditions and ITB Standard Boilerplate documents. Insurance and indemnification obligations apply.

Contract value and incumbent contractor information are not specified in the source documents provided.