Environmental Police Uniforms

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ23002039) seeking a vendor to supply Environmental Police Uniforms for its law enforcement personnel. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of uniform items, including 30 ball caps, 6 dress shirts, 6 winter/summer trousers, 40 tactical shirts, 40 tactical pants, and various other accessories, with a total miscellaneous uniform accessories budget of $3,499. Critically, the selected vendor must be an authorized 5.11 Tactical Inc. distributor and provide proper measurements and alteration services for the requested items. The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed specifications for each uniform piece, with specific style numbers and quantities. The RFQ was released on November 3, 2022, with a vendor Q&A period running from November 3 to November 23, 2022, and proposals are due by December 13, 2022, at 1:30 PM EST. The initial contract term is set for three years, from approximately December 1, 2022, through November 30, 2025, with the state reserving the right to make single or multiple awards.

The procurement includes a mandatory Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation requirement, with a minimum of 10% of the total contract dollar value to be awarded to certified minority and women-owned businesses. Vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system and maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1 million in general liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the uniform procurement and the three-year contract term suggest a significant potential contract value. The state will require vendors to quote a single firm fixed price per item, with pricing to be F.O.B. destination and inside delivery included at no extra cost. Vendors must also agree that any manufacturer price declines will be reflected in a reduction of the agreement price to the state, ensuring competitive pricing throughout the contract period.