DOC Correctional Officer CERT Team Blauer Shirts and Pants

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide tactical BDU uniforms for their Correctional Officer CERT Team through a Request for Quotation (RFQ24004080). The procurement specifically requires 90 pairs of Blauer 8831 TENX BDU pants in black, ranging in sizes from 32 to 42, and 90 Blauer 8731 TENX long sleeve BDU shirts in black, ranging from medium to 2XL. Each shirt must have RIDOC-supplied patches sewn onto the sleeves and a 5-inch Velcro name tag strip applied above the right pocket, which must be supplied by the vendor. The solicitation opens on April 10, 2024, at 1:30 PM EDT and closes on May 8, 2024, at 1:30 PM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period from April 10 to April 24, 2024. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system and be registered in the platform to participate. The evaluation will consider factors such as pricing, compliance with specifications, and vendor responsibility, with the state reserving the right to make single or multiple awards.

The RFQ includes provisions for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation in accordance with Rhode Island General Law § 37-14.1-1, requiring vendors to submit an MBE Utilization Plan for review by the Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability per occurrence, workers compensation of $100,000 per accident, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability coverage. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a precise quantity of uniforms with specific customization requirements. Delivery terms are set as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. Potential bidders must disclose any past suspensions, debarments, contract terminations, or relationships with state officials, and must comply with Rhode Island's Affirmative Action requirements. The solicitation does not indicate information about incumbent vendors or existing contract infrastructure.