Uniform Dress Flying Cross Trousers

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ22001203) to procure 480 pairs of Flying Cross Trousers in Winter Slate Gray for uniform dress purposes. The solicitation is specifically designed to maintain an adequate supply of trousers for new academy graduates and expected officer needs. The contract period spans two years, from June 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024, with a potential one-year renewal option at the agency's discretion. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system by May 2, 2022, at 1:30 PM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period available from April 5 to April 19, 2022. The RFQ mandates that only Flying Cross brand trousers in slate gray will be accepted, with no equals or alternative products permitted. Delivery of the trousers will be Free on Board (FOB) destination to the DOC CDC Annex Clothing Supplies in Cranston, Rhode Island, with inside delivery included at no extra cost.

The solicitation is open to all vendors who can register in the Ocean State Procures system and meet the specified requirements. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications with their bid proposals and comply with the state's insurance and contractual requirements. While an exact award value is not specified, the total estimated quantity is 480 uniform trousers. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may solicit separate pricing for extra-large orders to specific destinations. Continuation of the contract beyond the initial fiscal year is subject to the availability of funds, and the state maintains the discretion to reject any or all bids. Pricing must be quoted as a single, firm unit price, which will serve as the maximum price during the contract period, with any manufacturer price decreases to be reflected in reduced costs to the state.