BL055-26 Purchase of Public Safety Uniforms on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for BL055-26, a Purchase of Public Safety Uniforms on an Annual Contract to supply uniforms and related services to four county departments: the Department of Corrections, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Department of Police Services, and Sheriff's Office. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of uniform items including shirts, trousers, jackets, caps, belts, and specialized tactical gear across various sizes and styles, with approximate annual quantities ranging from 2 to 1,400 units per item depending on the specific line item. All unit pricing must include patch attachment, embroidery, silkscreen work, hemming, measuring, and delivery to specified county locations on an FOB Destination prepaid basis. The successful vendor must provide fitting services at least twice annually during normal business hours at county locations, with responsibilities including employee measuring, patch and emblem attachment, hemming coordination, and delivery logistics. Detailed graphics appendices for each department (Corrections, Fire & Emergency Services, Police Services, and Sheriff's Office) specify precise embroidery and printed graphic requirements, including logo placement, sizing, font specifications, and color standards using standardized Pantone codes across multiple thread manufacturers such as Madeira, Gunold, Sulky, and Isacord. Sealed bids must be submitted by 2:50 p.m. local time on May 28, 2026, to the Gwinnett County Financial Services - Purchasing Division at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia, with public bid opening at 3:00 p.m. via virtual meeting. Questions must be submitted to Chelsey Ward, Purchasing Associate III, by 2:00 p.m. on May 14, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the County reserving the right to split awards among multiple vendors for consistency and uniformity. The contract is structured for an initial one-year period with four optional one-year renewal periods, and pricing must remain firm throughout the initial contract term.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other special procurement categories based on the available documentation. However, all suppliers must meet strict compliance and qualification requirements, including E-Verify registration and compliance with the Illegal Immigration Reform Enhancements for 2013. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability and operational capacity by maintaining Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000, Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation insurance at Georgia statutory limits, with Gwinnett County named as an additional insured on applicable policies. Bidders must submit completed bid schedules in duplicate along with references, a Code of Ethics Affidavit, and a Contractor Affidavit and Agreement as part of their proposal package. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, nor are specific budget ranges or award values disclosed in the solicitation materials. The procurement does not indicate any existing infrastructure or proprietary technology systems requiring integration, suggesting that the focus is on establishing new supply relationships for uniform procurement and customization services.