DOC Correctional Officer 3-Season Blauer Gore-Tex Cruiser Jackets Model #9910Z

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) is seeking to procure approximately 300 Correctional Officer 3-Season Blauer Gore-Tex Cruiser Jackets (Model #9910Z) per year for its personnel. This procurement is specifically for black winter jackets available in sizes small through 4XL, with the department providing patches to be sewn onto the left sleeve and a badge holder tab. The solicitation strictly requires the Blauer cruiser jacket model due to a RIBCO union contract, with no substitutes permitted. The Request for Quotation (RFQ25004552) will be open from August 5, 2024 to September 3, 2024, with a vendor question and answer period running from August 5 to August 15, 2024. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system, and the initial contract period will begin upon purchase order issuance and end on June 30, 2025, with options for two additional 12-month renewals based on vendor performance and funding availability.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specific technical requirements and can register in the Ocean State Procures system. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in liability coverage, workers compensation, and $1 million in automobile liability coverage. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, vendors must comply with Rhode Island's affirmative action requirements. The pricing must be quoted as a single, firm unit price, with delivery terms of Free On Board Destination and inside delivery included at no extra cost. Deliveries will be made to the Central Distribution Center at 25 Power Road in Cranston, Rhode Island, between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM Monday through Friday. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject any or all bids. Although an exact budget is not specified, the annual procurement volume of approximately 300 jackets suggests a potential contract value in the range of $75,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on the per-unit pricing.