Re-Bid Purchase of Items of Apparel and Promotional Products

The County of Bergen and the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance are conducting a re-bid procurement for apparel items and promotional products, seeking to establish contracts with multiple vendors for a twenty-four month period from November 6, 2025 through November 5, 2027, with a potential twelve-month renewal option. The procurement covers two primary sections: Section I focuses on apparel items including shirts, jackets, vests, reflective safety gear, rain gear, hats, and trousers, while Section II encompasses promotional products such as wellness and safety products, drinkware, bags, technology products, writing instruments, outdoor and leisure products, and event tents. Vendors must provide electronic catalogs, submit percentage markups for items, and offer detailed product descriptions including materials, sizes, colors, and customization options. The contract will utilize a cost-plus pricing model with no minimum order quantities, and vendors must provide services like embroidery and silk-screening, with the County supplying necessary artwork. The bid's due date is September 30, 2025, with an anticipated contract commencement on November 6, 2025.

This procurement is specifically designated as a set-aside contract, exclusively open to Qualified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE). Businesses must be independently owned and operated, with at least 51% ownership and control by the respective qualifying group, and can obtain certification through various government agencies including the State of New Jersey Department of Treasury, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ Transit, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. The County reserves the right to award multiple contracts to different vendors based on brand availability, item selection, and the lowest cost-plus percentage markup. Vendors must comply with a mandatory 1% administrative fee on all sales, which must be reported quarterly, and provide comprehensive sales reporting including product descriptions, manufacturer information, pricing, and units sold. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the broad scope of apparel and promotional products suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity for qualifying businesses.