Law Enforcement Outerwear

The State of Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing is requesting proposals for law enforcement outerwear on behalf of the Missouri State Highway Patrol under RFP STATE 0000000537SL, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The solicitation mandates Spiewak brand outerwear and requires the contractor to maintain a physical business location with a storefront in Missouri and provide on-site measurement visits at all required locations at no additional cost to the state.

The scope includes duty jackets, soft shell jackets, high-visibility jackets, pants, and reflective drop-down panels to outfit approximately 1,640 uniformed employees across nine troop locations and headquarters. Pre-award samples including a nametag and heat transfer sample are mandatory for evaluation and must meet detailed placement specifications for nametags on softshell jackets and insignia positioning provided in the attachments. The contractor must have at least ten years of experience in law enforcement uniforms.

The contract period is one year beginning October 12, 2026, with four one-year renewal options at the state's sole discretion. Historical annual expenditures range from $41,246 to $76,014. Contractors must deliver a minimum of eighty percent of orders within sixty calendar days of purchase order receipt; liquidated damages of $0.50 per twenty-four-hour period apply for non-compliance. Pricing must be firm and fixed with all travel expenses included; invoicing is submitted weekly as orders ship, with payment due within thirty days of valid invoice receipt.

Proposals must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS and vendors must be registered in Prospective or Spend Authorized status. Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops may receive bonus points ranging from five to fifteen points based on participation commitment level. The incumbent contractor information is available through the Division of Purchasing's Awarded Bid & Contract Document Search System under bid number RFPC30034902200193 or contract number CC220193001.