Class 3 High Visibility Button Down Workshirts

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases, on behalf of its Office of Safety, is soliciting bids under RFB 605 2700000211 for Class 3 high-visibility button-down work shirts, with bids due November 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Every shirt must be ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 certified as Type R, Class 3, and the contract is funded by the Federal Highway Administration, so Buy America and Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act provisions and FHWA 1273 requirements apply.

The solicitation seeks 7,200 short-sleeve and 2,300 long-sleeve shirts in fluorescent yellow with retroreflective striping for Transportation Cabinet employees working in roadway and highway maintenance. Required features include 3M Scotchlite retroreflective material providing 360-degree visibility, moisture-wicking fabric, and a stain-release finish. Sizes run from Small through 5XL, with tall options. Vendors must also furnish ANSI/ISEA compliance certificates for component materials.

Evaluation is best value: price accounts for 95 points and delivery time for 5 points. The lowest-priced bidder receives maximum price points, and delivery must be stated in calendar days, not to exceed 30 days, or the bid may be deemed non-responsive. Pricing is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, entered on the attached bid sheet.

Required submissions include a Non-Collusion Certification, a Buy America/BABA Certificate of Compliance, a Required Affidavit for Bidders, and a Certificate of Insurance showing at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate commercial general liability. Vendors must comply with CIO-126 Artificial Intelligence Policy and disclose any generative AI use in writing. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal at vss.ky.gov, as hard copy and emailed bids are not accepted.

The tentative award date is December 4, 2026. The resulting master agreement begins at award and expires December 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals subject to written approval by both parties and possible renegotiation.