Police department uniforms and equipment

The City of Meriden, Connecticut is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure authorized clothing, uniforms, accessories, and equipment for members of the Meriden Police Department. The solicitation was released on September 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT with a submission deadline of October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. Vendors are permitted to submit questions regarding the solicitation from September 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT through October 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. All prospective vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation. The RFP specifies Free On Board (FOB) Destination as the delivery term, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Denise Olivo, Procurement Contact, at the City of Meriden, 142 East Main Street, Room 210, Meriden, Connecticut 06450, by telephone at 203-630-4116 or by email at DOlivo@meridenct.gov. The specific evaluation criteria and detailed specifications for the uniforms and equipment are contained within the supporting RFP documentation.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility have been identified in the available solicitation materials, and the documentation does not reference any incumbent contractors or current service providers. The procurement documents do not specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology systems. The estimated total contract value has not been disclosed in the available documentation, and no award range or budget parameters are provided in the solicitation materials. Qualified vendors are expected to demonstrate their capability to meet Meriden Police Department uniform standards, equipment specifications, and delivery requirements through the formal competitive bidding process outlined in the RFP.