ITB 26-19182-YB Uniforms for Police

The City of Lubbock, Texas, is requesting sealed bids for Blauer brand uniforms and related apparel for the Lubbock Police Department under ITB 26-19182-YB, with bids due February 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The bid submission deadline is the same date as posting, indicating an expedited cycle.

The scope includes Class C uniform base shirts, super shirts, outer vest covers, bike patrol shirts, and outerwear with customized embroidery, insignia, and rank patches specific to department requirements. Customization encompasses embroidered nametapes, badge tabs, shoulder patches with LPD insignia, rank chevrons, and collar rank insignia in specified colors and placements. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience and provide documentation of manufacturer authorization.

The successful awardee must provide account representation with a dedicated sales and customer service representative, measurement services, and tailoring with minimum staffing of one full-time tailor and one full-time seamstress. Supplementary trouser hemming is included at no additional cost. Delivery is required within 14 calendar days for in-stock items and 60 calendar days for special made-to-order items, with all shipping costs included in quoted prices. The bidder must maintain sufficient inventory to service the department within 45 days of award notification and provide production samples at no charge.

The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewals, automatically renewing unless either party provides 90 days' written notice of termination. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 60 days and are exempt from federal excise, state sales, and transportation taxes. Prices are guaranteed for six months upon City approval, with potential adjustments based on Consumer Price Index or Producer Price Index changes, subject to City discretion. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder or the bidder offering best value. Clarification requests must be submitted in writing no later than five calendar days prior to the bid closing date. Bids may be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal or in hard copy to the Director of Purchasing and Contract Management.