T0046 Protective Clothing and Footwear

The state of New Jersey, through the Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, is procuring protective clothing and footwear for various state and local agencies, including Mercer County and the City of Trenton. The contract covers five product categories: Clothing, Footwear, Gloves, Head Protection, and Rainwear, with vendors required to adhere to a Qualified Brands List. Vendors must submit their most current manufacturer price lists along with proposed discounts, and pricing adjustments are allowed annually. Vendors are required to deliver products within 30 days and provide return policies. The procurement utilizes a set-aside for small businesses registered in New Jersey, with the contract term being 3 years with two 1-year extension options. Evaluation criteria include compliance with the RFP requirements and pricing.

The contract opportunity has been advertised as a re-procurement of an existing contract, with incumbent vendor pricing and specifications available online. However, vendors are cautioned that the new RFP has updated requirements. The procurement documents indicate that the contract will be awarded as Master Blanket Purchase Orders, allowing participation from quasi-state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, county colleges, and state colleges. No specific award value or budget range is provided, but the cooperative purchasing aspect suggests the potential for significant usage across multiple jurisdictions in New Jersey.