Transit Ambassador Uniforms

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is seeking quotes for Transit Ambassador Uniforms through a competitive procurement process covering Lorain County, Ohio. The contract (Bid No. GD 24-35) requires a vendor to supply uniforms for approximately 25 full-time Transit Ambassadors, with specific uniform specifications including 6 short-sleeve polo shirts, 5 long-sleeve polo shirts, and 11 pairs of pants and/or shorts per ambassador. Uniform details mandate gray/coal pants and true royal polo shirts, with mandatory full-color RTA logo embroidery and specific design requirements such as moisture-wicking, snag-resistant micro pique fabric for shirts and industrial cargo-style pants. The procurement will be conducted through OpenGov, with key dates including a final clarification deadline of August 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM, and quote submission due on August 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The contract duration is twelve months, with potential extension options, and award will be made to the lowest quote from a responsive and responsible bidder.

The RTA is committed to maximum Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in alignment with Department of Transportation policy, which may provide additional opportunities for qualifying small businesses. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including maintaining policies with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate coverage, secured from carriers with a minimum A.M. Best's rating of A-/X and licensed to do business in Ohio. All insurance policies must name RTA as an additional insured and provide 30-day written cancellation notice. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the uniform procurement appears designed to outfit a small team of 25 Transit Ambassadors with a complete set of professional attire. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) clauses will apply to the contract, triggering additional compliance obligations related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity, Buy America requirements, and various regulatory standards depending on contract value thresholds.