Law Enforcement Apparel

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for law enforcement apparel on behalf of all state agencies on July 8, 2022, with a bid due date of July 21, 2022, at 1:30 PM ET. This solicitation seeks six line items totaling 239 units of Under Armour Cold Gear Base 4.0 apparel and Tac Blackout 2.0 gloves in various sizes and colors, including crews, leggings, and gloves ranging from small to 3XL. Unit prices must be inclusive of all costs, including shipping and handling on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with vendors responsible for all freight charges. The evaluation will be scored on a best value basis, with price weighted at 90 points and delivery time weighted at 10 points. Vendors' written questions are due July 12, 2022, by 2:00 PM ET, with the Commonwealth's response due July 13, 2022. The contract period runs from the date of award through July 31, 2023, with an option for four additional one-year renewal periods subject to written approval by all parties and potential renegotiation of terms. All bids must be submitted electronically through the eProcurement system, with proposed pricing remaining valid for a minimum of 60 days after the bid due date.

This master agreement is available to all state agencies and political subdivisions, including cities, counties, and school districts. Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries receive additional preference points. Price increases are prohibited during the first 12 months of the contract; after that period, vendors may request increases based on industry-wide price changes with 30 days' written notice and supporting documentation. An administrative fee of 1.0 percent of net sales is required, payable quarterly. The Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' notice. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents. All bids must be submitted electronically through the eProcurement system, as paper bids are not acceptable.