Athletic Apparel

The City of Newark, New Jersey, is soliciting electronic bids through the ProcureNow e-Procurement Portal for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2021-11.2, seeking a comprehensive range of athletic apparel and accessories for municipal athletic programs. The procurement covers multiple sport-specific items including volleyball uniforms, basketball jerseys and shorts, swimwear, compression gear, socks, jackets, pants, and related sporting equipment. Bidders must provide all-inclusive unit costs for various sizes ranging from youth to adult, with specific pricing requirements for 1X, 2X, and 3X sizes, and optional pricing for 4X and 5X sizes. The bid was released on September 8, 2021, with a deadline for questions on September 15, 2021, and a final bid submission deadline of September 23, 2021, at 10:15 am. Vendors must submit mandatory documentation including a Non-Disclosure Agreement, Statement of Ownership Disclosure, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Affirmative Action documentation. The City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors and adjust contract quantities based on actual requirements.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must comply with New Jersey state regulations regarding anti-discrimination laws and business registration requirements. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with state regulations, provide evidence of business registration, and disclose potential conflicts of interest. All proposed products must be new, of good quality, and from the current manufacturer's production, with manufacturers' warranties required. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the two-year contract structure suggests potential for significant procurement value. The City's procurement approach indicates flexibility in vendor selection, with the potential to engage multiple suppliers to meet comprehensive athletic apparel needs. Vendors must demonstrate thorough understanding of specifications, provide competitive pricing, and meet all regulatory and documentation requirements to be considered for contract award.