Tactical Uniforms, Ballistic Vests, Accessories, and Gear

The City of Austin is requesting bids on tactical uniforms, ballistic vests, accessories, embroidery services, and alteration services for Austin Development Services personnel under IFB 5300 BYS1054, with offers due June 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT. Questions are due by June 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT. Local business and small business preferences apply: five percent discount for bids up to $500,000 and three percent for bids between $500,000 and $50 million (evaluation purposes only). Vendors must maintain a brick-and-mortar facility within Travis, Hays, or Williamson counties.

The scope includes four categories: women's tactical uniforms and gear (23 line items, estimated annual quantities 10–50 units); men's tactical uniforms and gear (23 line items, 10–70 units annually); embroidery and patching services (five line items, 80–160 units annually); and pricing for non-specified manufacturer products. Brand substitutions are prohibited except for ballistic vests (items 1.22, 1.23, 2.22, 2.23), which must meet NIJ certification standards from Safariland, Point Blank, or equivalent. Pricing must be all-inclusive of shipping, administrative fees, and overhead to the Austin, Texas area. Quantities are estimates; actual orders are as-needed. Delivery is F.O.B. destination prepaid.

Pricing is fixed for the first twelve months; annual adjustments thereafter are limited to the percentage change in the Producer Price Index for textile products and apparel. The City reserves the right to award a single contract or multiple awards by line item, category, or other criteria deemed advantageous.

Bidders must certify compliance with the City of Austin Wage Theft Ordinance (no adjudication within five years prior to award); Workplace Conditions Code; LGBTQ+ conversion therapy prohibitions; and Texas reciprocal resident/nonresident preferences under Texas Government Code Chapter 2252.002. Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance with minimum $100,000 per-accident limits, Commercial General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and Business Automobile Liability of $500,000 combined single limit are required, with the City named as additional insured. Certificates of insurance must be provided prior to contract execution.