IFB B-27-021 Public Safety Uniforms and Equipment

Cecil County Sheriff's Office is requesting bids on public safety uniforms and equipment under IFB B-27-021, with proposals due November 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and questions due October 16, 2026. No set-aside or preference program applies.

The scope includes Class A dress uniforms in Navy, Class B BDU-style uniforms in Navy, and associated equipment such as name tags, duty belts, pepper spray cases, tourniquets, holsters, and flashlights. All garments must be cut from the same cloth with guaranteed dye matching. Uniforms may be wool blend or polyester/rayon blend. The County accepts equivalent items meeting specifications at its discretion in lieu of branded products. Vendors must propose delivery within 30 days of order placement and may offer alternate ordering methods, including online stores.

The initial contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods through June 30, 2031, subject to budget appropriation and mutual agreement. Pricing must be submitted on a unit-cost basis; all prices are firm for 180 days from bid opening. F.O.B. destination pricing with prepaid delivery is required. The County reserves the right to award to multiple vendors based on factors including availability and pricing rather than lowest bid alone.

Contractors must carry General Liability insurance with minimum $2 million annual aggregate, Automobile Liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory coverage. A Certificate of Insurance listing Cecil County as an additional insured must be provided prior to award. Contractors must be in good standing with the State of Maryland and Cecil County, including satisfaction of outstanding taxes or fees. The successful bidder must execute the contract within ten business days of receipt. A one-year warranty against all defects applies, with manufacturer warranties superseding if longer. Submissions are due electronically through the County's OpenGov eProcurement platform. Award is anticipated within 180 days of bid opening.