Division of Law Enforcement Uniforms & Related Items

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the purchase of uniforms and related items for its Division of Law Enforcement. The contract will be effective for an initial three-year term from the award date or August 7, 2023, whichever is later, with the option to renew annually for up to three additional years. The ITB includes detailed specifications for various uniform items such as dress shirts, rough duty shirts, polo shirts, t-shirts, pants, shorts, and related accessories. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference call on June 27, 2023 and submit any questions by July 5, 2023. Sealed bids are due by July 21, 2023, and the anticipated award date is July 26, 2023. This is a multi-award solicitation, with awards made to the responsive, responsible bidder that submits the lowest bid price for each group of items. Bidders must provide pricing for the initial three-year term as well as any renewal option years.

The ITB encourages participation from minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Successful bidders must meet all requirements related to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 prior to contract award. The solicitation does not include forecasted quantities, and respondents are required to bid on all items in a group. The award will be made to the lowest total price per group, and woman-owned or minority business status will not be a factor. The contract does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided on the budget range or possible award values.