Bid Resident Uniforms for Community Reintegration Center 2026

Milwaukee County is soliciting bids for resident uniforms for the Community Reintegration Center located at 8885 S. 68th St. in Franklin, Wisconsin, with a procurement focused on comprehensive uniform requirements for inmates. The bid encompasses v-neck shirts and elastic waist work pants in five color options: orange, navy blue, burgundy, khaki, and white, with sizes ranging from medium through 10XL. Specific uniform specifications include 7.5-ounce twill fabric composition (65% polyester/35% combed cotton), 3-needle felled seams, no-pocket design, and mandatory stenciled identification on each garment. The initial contract term runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with potential for up to three additional one-year extensions. Bid submissions are due by December 12, 2025, with award to be determined based on lowest qualified, responsive, and responsible bidder through a total cost of ownership analysis, and all deliveries required within two weeks of order placement (45 days for sizes through 8XL, 75 days for larger sizes).

The procurement includes provisions for disadvantaged business enterprise compliance under Milwaukee County Code Chapter 42, requiring vendors to meet specific nondiscrimination standards. Vendors must provide evidence of Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Wisconsin Workers Compensation Insurance, and name Milwaukee County as an additional insured. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the bid encourages vendors to leverage existing government contracting options including GSA, University of Wisconsin, VendorNet, MMCAP, and SourceWell pricing. The estimated yearly usage projection indicates a substantial volume of approximately 12,519 uniform pieces across various colors and sizes, with orange uniforms representing the largest requirement (2,919 tops and 5,700 pants). Price increase requests are permitted only at contract renewal with 90-day advance notice and require sole discretion approval from Milwaukee County. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive specifications and projected usage suggest a potentially significant contract value for the selected uniform supplier.