SB Only* Fire Resistant Safety Apparel

The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) in California is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) 24-1016 to procure fire-resistant (FR) safety apparel for the Underground Investigation Division's inspectors. The procurement specifically seeks 230 total pieces of safety wear, including Ariat FR DuraLight Stretch Canvas Jackets in Iron Gray color and QS IQ Series Midweight Comfort Woven Shirts in Navy color, with multiple size options for both men and women. The solicitation requires potential bidders to complete mandatory forms such as Bidders Declaration, Postconsumer-Content Certification, and Payee Data Records. The RFQ was issued on May 15, 2025, with quotes due by May 29, 2025, and includes 23 specific line items covering different sizes and styles of safety apparel. Potential bidders are advised that incomplete submissions may be considered non-responsive and rejected. The primary contact for questions is Sean Grant, reachable at sean.grant@energysafety.com, and the procurement is associated with solicitation number RITM0013968.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for a State of California certified Small Business, which significantly restricts the pool of eligible vendors. The solicitation mandates that sales tax will be calculated based on the "Ship To" location, and items are presumed to be returnable and/or refundable unless otherwise specified. While specific award values are not explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement involves 230 total pieces of safety apparel with 10 items per specific line item. The contract appears focused on ensuring employee safety by providing high-quality, fire-resistant apparel for field investigators. Potential vendors must carefully review all requirements and submit complete documentation to be considered for the contract. The targeted small business designation suggests a commitment to supporting local, smaller enterprises within California's procurement ecosystem.