T0046 Protective Clothing, Apparel and Footwear - Statewide

The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property is soliciting quotes for a statewide contract to procure protective clothing, apparel, and footwear for various state agencies and cooperative purchasing participants. The procurement, identified as Bid Solicitation #24DPP00943, seeks to establish a contract for a comprehensive range of protective equipment including pants, jackets, vests, coveralls, aprons, coats, various types of footwear, gloves, head protection, and rainwear, as well as personalization and customization services. Bidders are required to provide pricing through percentage discounts or markups from manufacturer published price lists, with specific focus on six categories of approved brands. The quote submission deadline has been revised to November 8, 2024, with no mandatory site visit or pre-quote conference required. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, product range, delivery capabilities, and compliance with bid solicitation requirements. The contract term is structured for a base period of 4 years, with options to extend for up to three additional 1-year periods, and will allow for expedited deliveries, return shipping, and restocking fees to be managed by using agencies.

The bid solicitation is exclusively designated as a full set-aside for small businesses in categories I, II, and III, with a strict requirement that bidders must be registered and approved as a qualifying small business by the bid opening date. This set-aside effectively restricts participation to small business entities that meet specific size and qualification standards. The solicitation does not provide details about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. While the document does not disclose a specific award value or budget range, the statewide nature of the contract suggests a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified small businesses in the protective clothing and apparel sector. Bidders must complete multiple required forms, including the Bidder Data Form, Ownership Disclosure Form, and an Affidavit of Apparel Production, which requires confirmation that all apparel production will be performed in the United States and comply with worker safety and compensation standards. The contract will be awarded to multiple responsive bidders, indicating an intent to create a diverse and competitive procurement environment for protective clothing and equipment.