Miami Culinary Institute Uniforms and Knives

Miami Dade College is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 2025-RM-10 for Miami Culinary Institute Uniforms and Knives, soliciting bids to establish a contract for providing culinary student uniforms and knife kits. The procurement seeks a comprehensive uniform package including white chef coats (men's and women's cuts) with two embroidered logos, checkered pants, work shoes, chef hats, magnetic name tags, and a 15-piece knife kit with specific tools like paring and chef's knives, spatulas, measuring tools, and a knife case with MCI logo. The estimated annual quantity is 250 sets, with optional alteration services available. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct by May 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with an initial contract term of three years and potential renewal for two additional one-year periods, totaling a possible five-year agreement. Evaluation criteria include local business preference points, with Miami-Dade County businesses receiving 10 points, Broward/Palm Beach/Monroe County businesses receiving 5 points, and out-of-area businesses receiving 0 points. Bidders must submit various compliance documents, including non-collusion affidavits, conflict of interest forms, and labor practice declarations.

The solicitation emphasizes small and local business enterprise participation, with potential mandatory subcontracting goals and preference points for certified small local business enterprises. Bidders are required to provide professional references and may be subject to performance evaluations, with potential suspension from future work for contract non-compliance. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement allows for businesses from various locations to compete, with additional points awarded to local entities. The solicitation does not specify an exact budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the uniform and knife kit procurement, covering 250 sets annually, suggests a significant contract value. Interested vendors must carefully review all requirements, including documentation, local business preferences, and the potential for a multi-year contract. The procurement is specifically targeted at outfitting Miami Culinary Institute students with professional-grade culinary equipment and attire, indicating a focused and specialized procurement process.