Bid-2 Resident Uniforms for Community Reintegration Center 2026

Milwaukee County is seeking bids for resident uniforms for the Community Reintegration Center located at 8885 S. 68th St. in Franklin, Wisconsin, with a contract period spanning from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The procurement involves supplying detailed uniform specifications for two primary items: elastic waist work pants and v-neck shirts available in sizes ranging from medium to 10XL. Pants must be constructed from 7-1/2 ounce twill fabric (65% polyester, 35% combed cotton) with specific design requirements including a 1-1/2" heat-resistant elastic waistband, mock fly pocket, and three-needle felled seams. V-neck shirts must have similar fabric composition, raglan sleeves, and no buttons or pockets. Both garment types require color-coded labels, specific stenciling for inmate identification, and availability in multiple colors including navy blue, wine/burgundy, white, khaki, and orange. The bid is due on January 19, 2026, and will be awarded to the lowest qualified, responsive, and responsible bidder, with potential for three additional one-year contract extensions subject to mutual agreement.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it encourages bidders to leverage existing governmental contracting options such as GSA, University of Wisconsin, VendorNet, and MMCAP. Vendors must be licensed and authorized to sell and distribute the bid products, with responsibility for manufacturer warranties and license agreements. Delivery requirements mandate that ordered items be available within two weeks of placement, with standard delivery timelines of 45 days for sizes through 8XL and 75 days for larger sizes. Milwaukee County reserves the right to award separate contracts for individual items, groups of items, or all items combined, and is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin state sales taxes. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the comprehensive specifications suggest a significant uniform procurement for the Community Reintegration Center, with potential for ongoing annual renewal based on performance and mutual agreement.