Custom PT Uniforms & Water Bottle

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is soliciting bids for a three-year blanket contract to provide custom Physical Training (PT) uniforms and water bottles for recruit training classes. The procurement seeks 600-800 short-sleeve shirts, 360-480 long-sleeve shirts, and 120 sweatshirts in four color options (Royal Blue, Olive Drab Green, Grey, and Gold), with specific requirements for Gildan brand garments and Polar Camel 40-ounce insulated water bottles. Each recruit will receive five short-sleeve shirts, three long-sleeve shirts, and one sweatshirt, all requiring black block-style silk screening with names on front and back. Vendors must be located within 10 driving miles of DPS Austin Headquarters to accommodate potential attrition and name corrections. The electronic bid submission deadline is 5:00 P.M. Central Time on December 23, 2026, with bids to be submitted via email or through the DPS Online Bid Room. The anticipated contract award date is January 8, 2026, with the contract term spanning three years and the possibility of a six-month extension.

The solicitation emphasizes Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation, requiring all bidders to submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan with their response. Vendors must provide financial rating information, including audited financial statements or D&B Business Information Reports, and selected contractors must submit financial documentation within 120 days of their fiscal year-end. Additional mandatory submissions include Form W-9, Application for Texas Identification Number (AP-152), and optionally a Direct Deposit Authorization Form. The procurement is open to various business types, with particular attention to HUB certification and Texas-based businesses. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract covers multiple years of uniform and water bottle procurement for recruit classes of 120-160 individuals. DPS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award multiple contracts, or make no award at all, with all bids subject to the Texas Public Information Act and considered DPS property for the contract's duration.