Uniform Apparel - Fire Rescue

Brevard County Purchasing Services has initiated a comprehensive uniform apparel procurement for the Brevard County Fire Rescue Department, seeking qualified contractors to provide an extensive range of uniform staff apparel and related services. The solicitation (Bid Number B-2-25-37) covers seven distinct lots including station wear, dress uniforms, accessories, honor guard uniforms, patch applications, brass badges, and screen-printed/embroidered apparel for 565 fire rescue employees. Specific requirements include providing uniform items from approved brands like 5.11, Fechheimer Flying Cross, and Thorogood, with detailed specifications for shirts, pants, jackets, hats, and accessories in various sizes up to 5X. The bid requires contractors to handle alteration services, patch applications, minor repairs, and precise embroidery and screen-printing, with strict logo and customization guidelines. Key dates include the bid opening on March 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with addenda issued on March 5, March 13, and March 17, 2025, clarifying technical requirements and responding to vendor questions. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on meeting technical specifications, brand compliance, pricing, and overall value, with the county reserving the right to award to multiple vendors.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Current contract holders from the previous contract period include Galls Parent Holdings, LLC (with $407,909.91 in expenditures) and NAFECO, Inc. (with $344,014.76 in expenditures). The Notice of Award, issued on April 8, 2025, indicates multiple vendors were selected, including Design Lab, Inc., Galls, LLC, Global Trading, Inc., Inunison Apparel, Oaks International Trading, and Read's Uniform, LLC. The contract is effective from April 8, 2025, to April 7, 2030, with potential for renewal. The estimated annual purchase amount is approximately 4,000 shirts, with an overall project budget estimated at $400,000. Vendors must provide certificates of insurance and performance and payment bonds, and the geographic diversity of selected vendors spans multiple states including South Carolina, Kentucky, Florida, and North Carolina. Pricing can be adjusted annually with written county approval, and vendors must provide comprehensive line-by-line pricing for the lots they are bidding on.