Public Safety Uniforms and Related Services

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, issued Request for Proposal #2023-RFP-093 to procure uniforms and related services for multiple public safety bureaus serving an estimated force of 800-900 officers. The procurement encompasses uniform supply and ongoing supply chain management for three major bureaus—Police, Fire, and EMS—as well as additional units including Park Rangers and Crossing Guards. Qualified vendors must provide comprehensive uniform packages including shirts, pants, jackets, accessories, and alteration services tailored for various ranks and specialty units, with pricing submitted separately for different size categories (Small-XL and 2XL & Up). Vendors are required to maintain a local presence with a storefront or distribution point within five air miles of Pittsburgh and operate an online ordering portal capable of order placement, tracking, and alteration request management. The RFP was released on April 28, 2023, with a question submission deadline of June 7, 2023, and a proposal response deadline of July 21, 2023 at 5:00 pm, with contract award anticipated in August 2023. Vendors may submit bids for one or more bureaus, and the solicitation includes requirements for department-specific uniform packages, screen printing, badge attachments, and rank-specific customizations as key deliverables and objectives.

This procurement includes specific set-aside designations and diversity goals designed to increase participation from underrepresented business groups. The City of Pittsburgh established diversity participation goals requiring vendors to achieve 18% minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) participation, 7% women-owned business enterprise (WBE) participation, and a 5% veteran-owned small business (VOSB) goal as part of the overall contract requirements. The RFP incorporates equal opportunity requirements throughout the solicitation process. No incumbent vendor or existing contractor information has been identified in the available documentation, nor have specific budget ranges or award values been disclosed in the materials provided. Interested vendors should note the historical posting dates and ensure compliance with all local presence and technology infrastructure requirements specified in the RFP for consideration.