Owensboro Fire Department Uniforms

The City of Owensboro is conducting a competitive procurement to establish a single-source supplier for the Owensboro Fire Department's uniforms, shoes, leather goods, and associated equipment. This Request for Bids (RFB 4473) is open to qualified companies with a minimum of five years in business. The scope of deliverables is extensive and includes embroidered items featuring the Owensboro Fire Department Maltese logo and OFD lettering in specified colors and dimensions, silk-screened apparel with department branding on gym pants and sweatshirts, tactical uniforms with rank badges and insignia, hi-visibility parkas, and game diamond quilt jackets and vests. Specific technical specifications have been established for embroidery thread colors (including red, navy, medium grey, black, gold, and yellow), stitch counts, sizing dimensions, and placement locations across multiple garment types. The bid submission deadline is May 22, 2026, with the opportunity having been posted on May 4, 2026. All items under this contract will be awarded to a single successful bidder, ensuring consolidated vendor management for the department's uniform needs.

The procurement documentation does not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) restrictions, or preferences for specific organization types. No incumbent vendor information has been provided in the available contract documents, and no specific guidance regarding existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements is noted. Similarly, the contract opportunity documents reviewed do not disclose an anticipated award value or budget range for this procurement, which would typically be included in the full bid documents or request for proposals available through official procurement channels. Interested vendors should consult the complete RFB 4473 package and any addenda issued by the City of Owensboro for comprehensive details regarding evaluation criteria, cost proposals, contract terms, and any additional technical or administrative requirements.