Uniform Apparel

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), Division of Motorist Services, to establish a contract for uniform apparel. The Department is seeking bids for the purchase and delivery of various uniform apparel items including polo shirts, oxford work shirts, coveralls, cargo pants, waterproof rain jackets/parkas, and low-profile caps. The contract term is for up to three (3) years with the option to renew for an additional three (3) years. Bids are due by October 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and will be opened the same day. Bidders must submit samples of the required uniform apparel items, and the Department will evaluate the samples and reject any bids with samples that do not meet the specified quality requirements. The Contractor will be responsible for providing industry standard warranties and additional warranties/guarantees, including against Contractor processing errors and manufacturing defects.

The ITB is open to all qualified contractors, with no stated set-asides or incumbent information provided. The current contract holder is DGG Uniform & Work Apparel, and over the last 5 years, the total expenditures have ranged from approximately $5,700 to $42,000 annually. The Department has not provided a total estimated contract value; however, pricing must be firm during the contract term, and shipping costs must be included in the unit prices. The Department intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest "Grand Total Price" on the provided Price Sheet.