Clothing as amended

The Utah Division of Purchasing issued an Invitation for Bid (VD19043-1) on July 25, 2019, with a closing date of August 2, 2019, seeking a cooperative contract for clothing procurement for correctional and non-correctional use. The solicitation aims to consolidate three previous contracts into a comprehensive clothing procurement solution, targeting a five-year contract term with multiple primary and secondary vendors selected based on lowest responsive bids. The procurement covers a wide range of clothing items, including various sizes, colors, styles, and qualities, with vendors required to provide pricing through line-item and catalog percentage discount structures. Potential vendors must be prepared to submit quarterly administrative fees and reports, understanding that the State of Utah does not guarantee specific purchase amounts. The contract will be available to Utah public entities, nonprofit organizations, and federal agencies, with the procurement structured to allow for future solicitations if additional competition emerges.

The contract allows for potential termination if no spend is reported in any fiscal year, and two vendors have been identified as potential awardees: Bob Barker Company, Inc. and Victory Supply LLC. Historical contract spending has ranged from $31,853 to $320,995 across different product categories, indicating significant variability in potential contract value. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to various vendors capable of meeting the specified requirements. The contract's cooperative nature suggests flexibility for multiple vendors to participate, with an emphasis on competitive pricing and comprehensive product offerings. Eligible users will be responsible for their own charges and liabilities under the contract, and vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide a diverse range of clothing items meeting the state's specifications.