Athletic Apparel

The City of Newark, New Jersey is soliciting electronic bids for a comprehensive Athletic Apparel contract (Bid 2025-13) to be awarded for a two-year period, covering a diverse range of sports clothing and equipment for various athletic programs. The procurement encompasses volleyball uniforms, basketball jerseys and shorts, compression wear, warm-up jackets and pants, swimwear, golf accessories, and softball equipment, with specific requirements for sizes ranging from youth to adult, including extended sizes up to 5X. Bidders must provide unit pricing for each item, with preference given to brand-specific or equivalent products from manufacturers like Adidas, Nike, and Asics. The electronic bid submission is exclusively through the City's e-Procurement Portal, with a strict deadline of 10:15 am on Thursday, March 6, 2025, after which no additional bids will be accepted. Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing tables for Year 1 and Year 2, with all-inclusive prices covering packing, transportation, and delivery. The City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors based on line item commodities and to adjust quantities as needed.

The procurement includes multiple mandatory compliance requirements for potential vendors, including detailed submission of various forms such as Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Language, Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance, Statement of Ownership Disclosure, and Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran. Vendors must demonstrate non-discrimination practices, commit to targeted county employment goals, and provide comprehensive business information including ownership details and potential conflicts of interest. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents emphasize compliance with local and state regulations, including provisions for affirmative action and ethical business practices. The contract appears to have potential for significant volume, though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation. Vendors must also complete a W-9 form and certify compliance with various municipal ordinances, with potential consequences for non-compliance including contract termination and legal prosecution. The procurement process is designed to ensure transparency and rigorous vendor qualification for the City of Newark's athletic apparel needs.