Clothing

The State of Utah's Division of Purchasing has issued an Invitation for Bid (VD19043) for a cooperative contract to procure clothing for correctional and non-correctional use, with solicitation open from 6/21/2019 to 7/22/2019 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. The five-year contract aims to consolidate three previous contracts and will provide comprehensive clothing procurement across multiple categories. Bidders are required to submit electronic bids through SciQuest, providing line item pricing and catalog discounts for a wide range of textile products including correctional wear, medical apparel, and other clothing items. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid meeting specified requirements, with the state planning to award multiple contracts with primary and secondary vendors. Key deliverables include quarterly administrative fees and reports, with provisions for potential technological modifications. Vendors must submit detailed company information and comply with mandatory minimum requirements, and electronic submissions are the only acceptable method of bid presentation.

The contract is available for use by a broad range of public entities, including Utah state departments, colleges, school districts, counties, cities, nonprofit organizations, and federal agencies. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualifying vendors who can meet the comprehensive clothing specifications. The historical spending for this contract has ranged from $31,853 to $320,995 across different clothing categories, suggesting potential significant contract value. The State of Utah does not guarantee any specific purchase amount, and each participating entity will be responsible for its own charges and liabilities. There is an existing contractor, S.V.M. LP, referenced in the original contract description, though the new solicitation appears to be a competitive rebidding process. The contract structure allows for multiple awards, providing flexibility for participating agencies in selecting vendors that best meet their specific clothing needs.