Gloves

The Long Beach Public Utilities Department is requesting quotations for gloves on an as-needed basis under RFQ UD-27-365, with quotations due November 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a question deadline of October 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A 10 percent local-vendor preference applies to Long Beach-based businesses holding current business licenses and seller's permits, capped at $50,000 for evaluation purposes only.

The scope covers six glove categories totaling 38 line items: latex exam gloves (5 sizes), nitrile exam gloves in three brands (15 size/brand combinations), cow grain leather gloves (4 sizes), dotted knit gloves (4 sizes), PIP coated gloves (6 sizes), and work gloves with foam nitrile palm coating (5 sizes). Approximate annual order quantities range from 1 pack of 12 to 400 boxes of 100 depending on type. Bidders must submit one sample of each proposed item to the Water Warehouse at 1841 E. 33rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90807, alongside electronic pricing through the Long Beach Buys portal.

The contract term is two years with unit prices and percentage discounts held firm for one year. Award is based on unit price, percentage discounts, and specification compliance. Delivery must occur within five business days of order placement on an FOB destination basis at either the Water Warehouse or Gas Warehouse (2400 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90806) during normal Monday–Friday business hours (8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Unit prices exclude sales tax and federal taxes.

Contractors must have been in business providing gloves for at least three years and are permitted to offer miscellaneous unlisted items for purchases not exceeding $5,000 per order. Awarded contractors must obtain Long Beach business licenses prior to contract execution and maintain $1,000,000 combined general liability, $500,000 automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. Answers to questions will be posted by October 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.