Inmate Uniforms

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County are seeking bids for inmate uniforms through a Request for Bid (RFB-33SHF-317) targeting the Marion County Sheriff's Office. The procurement is for a two-year term contract to supply various inmate clothing items, including white crew socks, pants, and shirts in sizes ranging from Small to 4X-Large. Specific uniform requirements include a 65% polyester and 35% cotton blend, with mandatory stenciling of "JAIL" on shirts and pants in various color combinations such as yellow, orange, blue, black, and white. The bid solicitation was released on September 5, 2025, with vendor questions due by September 19, 2025, and final bid responses required by October 2, 2025, at 10:00 am Eastern Time. Bids can be submitted electronically or delivered in person to the City County Purchasing Division at 200 E. Washington Street, Room 1522, with hard copy bids accepted between 9:30 am and 10:00 am on the due date in Room 1560 of the City/County Building.

The contract includes provisions for potential extension of pricing to other political subdivisions in Indiana, with vendors required to provide quarterly reports on participating subdivisions and purchased quantities if requested. The solicitation emphasizes participation of minority, women's, veteran's, and disability-owned businesses, with specific percentage requirements: 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 8% Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), 3% Veteran's Business Enterprise (VBE), and 1% Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE). The vendor will be required to maintain $1,000,000 in product liability and completed operations insurance coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid includes estimated two-year quantities of 1,000-1,200 units per line item, with pricing to be submitted in United States Dollars and all shipping/delivery charges to be included in the unit cost. The contract allows for potential renewal options under the same terms and conditions, with a total contract period not to exceed four years.