Employee Scrub and Lab Coats for College of Veterinary Medicine

Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking sealed bids for employee scrubs, lab coats, and embroidery services through a competitive procurement process. The bid (AU-2025-0000904) is open from September 19, 2025, at 12:00 AM CDT to October 1, 2025, at 10:30 AM CDT, targeting medical apparel for multiple veterinary facilities including the Large and Small Animal Teaching Hospitals, Raptor Center, and Auburn Veterinary Specialists. The procurement covers comprehensive medical apparel including scrub tops, scrub pants, scrub jackets, and lab coats from brands such as Barco, Jockey, Jaanuu, Purple Label, Carhartt, and Landau, with specific requirements for six color options (Navy, Ciel Blue, Black, Bahama, Steel, and Teal). Required deliverables include garments spanning sizes XXS to 5XL, with mandatory AUCVM logo embroidery and optional name/credential customization. Vendor qualifications include CLC licensing, Auburn University Trademark & Licensing approval, and geographical proximity to the Auburn/Opelika area. Bid openings will be conducted through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal, with contact person Amanda Hallmark available at amh0271@auburn.edu or +1 334-844-3559.

The procurement allows for potential four-year contract renewals contingent on mutually agreeable pricing and terms. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid emphasizes local vendor engagement and requires vendors to have an E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding if they have offices or employees in Alabama. Financial terms prohibit credit card fees and disallow up-charges for rush orders, suggesting a preference for competitive and flexible pricing structures. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, standard operating hours, and pricing for embroidery services, including single and double-line options in one color. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the procurement covering multiple facilities and extensive apparel requirements indicates a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation utilizes commodity codes including medical apparel and textiles (42130000), uniforms (53102700), and t-shirts (53103000), suggesting a structured approach to vendor selection and contract management.