Uniform and specialty items

The Township of Toms River is requesting bids for uniforms and specialty items for the Toms River Police Department, with responses due electronically by August 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the OpenGov procurement portal. Award will be made on a per-line-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s).

The scope covers approximately 50+ line items of police department apparel in navy blue and khaki, including short and long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and tactical gear with department patches and customization, in quantities ranging from 10 to 20 units per line. Bidders must be available for measurements and fittings at the Toms River Police Department (255 Oak Avenue) within ten days of purchase order receipt; samples of all or part of items may be required within four days of bid opening for inspection.

Pricing must be submitted on the mandatory Bid Table and Pricing Certification forms and must be net, firm, F.O.B. destination, inclusive of all packing and delivery charges, and not subject to increases during the contract term, including fuel surcharges. The contract period commences September 10, 2026 for twelve consecutive months on an open-ended basis with purchases made according to fund availability. No minimum purchase is guaranteed. The Township is tax-exempt and will not pay sales taxes.

Bidders must submit certificates of liability and worker's compensation insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, comply with New Jersey's mandatory equal employment opportunity requirements, provide a non-collusion affidavit and statement of ownership disclosure, submit an Employee Information Report (Form AA-302), and include a corporate resolution, acknowledgment of addenda receipt, and an exceptions sheet. Failure to submit all mandatory forms will result in bid rejection. The anticipated contract award date is September 9, 2026. The Township reserves the right to purchase from state contracts, county cooperative contracts, or other authorized sources if deemed advantageous.