Inmate Men's Jumpsuit Tops and Bottoms

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ22001137) seeking men's inmate jumpsuit tops and bottoms for its correctional facilities. The procurement specifically requires navy blue twill fabric jumpsuits in four sizes: Small (120 sets), Medium (240 sets), Large (528 sets), and X-Large (528 sets), totaling 1,416 uniform sets. The garments must be manufactured from 7.5 oz heavyweight industrial grade fabric composed of 65% polyester and 35% combed cotton, with full short sleeves and a left breast patch pocket double-needle stitched. Key procurement dates include an initial solicitation opening on March 17, 2022, with a vendor question and answer period running from March 17 to April 1, 2022, and final proposal submissions due by April 14, 2022, at 1:30 PM EDT. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures electronic procurement system and are required to provide detailed product specifications with their bid proposals. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject any or all bids based on responsiveness and vendor responsibility.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly stated in the solicitation documents. The RFQ does not identify any incumbent vendors or provide details about existing infrastructure requiring integration. While the total estimated contract value was not disclosed, the procurement involves 1,416 total uniform sets across multiple sizes. Vendors must meet specific insurance requirements, including $1 million in general liability coverage, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1 million in automobile liability. To be eligible for award, vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and comply with all stated terms and conditions. The contract will be awarded at the state's discretion, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination and payment terms to be determined by the vendor. No information was provided regarding potential contract extensions or renewal options.