Oakland fire department class a and class b uniform attire 26-200-00

The City of Oakland's Fire Department is requesting quotations for Class A and Class B uniform attire under RFQ 428534, with proposals due September 7, 2026 (note: the source documents show conflicting due dates of August 31 and September 7; the posted due date of September 7 is treated as current). The scope includes leather steel-toe boots certified to NFPA 1977, wool Class B uniform shirts and pants in midnight navy from Flying Cross and Elbeco brands in multiple sizes, a Flying Cross double-breasted dress coat in navy, and customization services including patch application, service stars, and wrist band application. The city prefers product samples from bidders proposing alternate brands or equivalent products not explicitly specified.

The estimated contract value is $250,000 over the three-year initial term (approximately $83,000 annually), with no guarantee of actual order volume. The contract carries a three-year base term with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The city prefers a centralized fitting location where fire department personnel can visit during on-duty or off-duty hours; vendors located outside the immediate Oakland area may participate if they have online store capabilities or shipping arrangements. Local vendor presence is preferred but not a restrictive requirement.

Pricing must be submitted as cost per unit for each of the seven line items. Questions were due August 20, 2026. All documents, including any addenda, must be downloaded from the iSupplier online portal at https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/register-with-isupplier; prospective bidders must register and allow three working days for approval before proposal submission. No late submittals will be accepted. Procurement contact is Sheila Frieson at sfrieson@oaklandca.gov or 510-238-7316.