A26-20078 police uniforms & duty gear

The City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish Purchasing Division are requesting bids for an annual contract to supply police uniforms and duty gear under ITB A26-20078, with sealed bids due October 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. The solicitation has been designated as suitable for certified small entrepreneurships (MBE/SBE/WBE) participation, and proposers are encouraged to demonstrate good-faith efforts to utilize such businesses as subcontractors.

The scope includes rainwear, tactical safety vests, long and short sleeve shirts, trousers, softshell jackets, sweaters, all-weather pants, polo shirts, and other departmental apparel. Annual quantities range from 15 to 3,000 units depending on item type and size. All products must be new and current with at least one year written warranty on materials and workmanship. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to the Baton Rouge Police Department as needed throughout the contract period.

The initial contract term includes two optional one-year renewal periods at the City-Parish's exclusive option. Pricing must be quoted on a per-unit basis with all prices firm for at least 60 days. Payment terms are Net 30 days following receipt of properly executed invoices. Contractors must provide proof of insurance with general liability coverage of $2,000,000 aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence. A certification of non-suspension or debarment is required for bids of $25,000 or more.

Written questions are due October 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted through the www.centralbidding.com online bidding portal using forms furnished by the City-Parish Purchasing Division. Contractors must register with the City-Parish Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system and provide a completed W-9 form prior to contract execution. The City-Parish is exempt from state and local sales taxes.