Purchase of Annual Supply of Sweatshirts and Jackets

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is seeking bids for the annual supply of employee sweatshirts and winter jackets. The procurement is open to all interested vendors, with a bid submission deadline of September 16, 2011 at 11:30 A.M. The RFB specifies the required product details, such as material composition, color, features, and logos, as well as the delivery locations and contacts. Bidders must provide pricing, delivery lead time, and information on any prompt payment discounts offered. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and is subject to the MWRA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy, which may give preference to recycled or environmentally-friendly products.

The RFB does not appear to have any set-asides, nor does it mention any incumbent vendors or the current contract environment. The pricing information provided in the Q&A document indicates the current market environment for these types of products, with last year's bid results ranging from $8,754.38 to $13,078.38 for winter jackets and $5,351.32 to $13,389.75 for sweatshirts. The MWRA is seeking competitive pricing for the annual supply of sweatshirts and winter jackets, which are funded through the MWRA's budget.