Neckties

The Michigan State Police, Resource Management Unit, issued Request for Quote (RFQ) number 190000000318 on March 12, 2019, for the one-time purchase of ready-tied, clip-on neckties from the Samuel Broome Company manufacturer. The procurement specifies neckties in two colors—light blue (Raeford #571-8032 fabric) and dark blue (Raeford #571-30 fabric)—available in multiple lengths ranging from 13 inches to 20 inches, with total quantities including 366 light blue 13-inch neckties, 114 light blue 14.5-inch neckties, 270 light blue 16-inch neckties, 1,596 light blue 18-inch neckties, 1,596 light blue 20-inch neckties, and 108 dark blue 20-inch neckties. Bidders must be either the manufacturer or a manufacturer-authorized distributor and must submit all bids electronically through the Michigan SIGMA system with pricing entered on Schedule B. Critical deadlines include March 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern for submission of questions, March 19, 2019 for posting of answers, and March 26, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern for proposal submission, with an anticipated contract begin date of March 29, 2019 and delivery required within 60 days of order receipt. Pricing must be structured as F.O.B. destination with transportation charges prepaid by the contractor, and bidders must indicate their lead time for delivery and confirm bid validity for a minimum of 90 calendar days from the due date. The contract incorporates standard terms and conditions requiring Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation coverage.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in this procurement. Vendors with prior involvement in developing the RFQ specifications are ineligible to bid, and all bidders must complete a Confidential Treatment Form and provide proof of manufacturer authorization. The State reserves the right to request samples or inspect items before awarding the contract and may terminate for cause or convenience. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the RFQ documentation, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement materials.