First Tactical Men's Defender Shirt Style 111004

The Rhode Island Department of Public Safety has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ23002728) seeking to procure 520 First Tactical Men's Defender Shirts, Style #111004 in black color. This procurement is specifically for shirts available in sizes ranging from Small to XXXL, with no product substitutions permitted. The solicitation covers shirts that must be delivered by June 30, 2023, and is open to vendors registered in the Ocean State Procures electronic procurement system. The RFQ was released on April 17, 2023, with responses due by May 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period is available from April 17 to May 5, 2023, during which potential bidders can seek clarification about the procurement. Vendors must submit detailed product specifications with their bid proposals and maintain general liability insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 general aggregate. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards for this solicitation, and evaluation will be based on responsiveness and vendor responsibility.

The procurement includes a mandatory 10% set-aside for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) of the total contract dollar value. Participating MBE and WBE firms must be certified by the State of Rhode Island's Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion to receive participation credit. Vendors are required to complete a vendor certification questionnaire, disclose any potential conflicts of interest, and certify compliance with various state laws and regulations. The procurement contact is Cheryl McGurn from the Division of Purchases, and all submissions must be made electronically through the Ocean State Procures system. While no specific contract value was disclosed, the procurement involves 520 shirts with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. Vendors must also comply with the state's General Conditions of Purchase, which will serve as the primary contractual terms and conditions for any resulting award. The state's goal is to ensure a competitive and transparent procurement process that supports diverse business participation.