Uniform Jeans

Collin County is seeking to establish an annual contract for uniform work jeans through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2024-235, with a unique procurement approach that allows county employees to purchase jeans through a voucher system. The contract requires a vendor to provide work jeans from specific brands like Wrangler and Ariat, with detailed specifications for fabric composition, fit, and color. Vendors must maintain a storefront location within 30 miles of McKinney, TX where employees can try on jeans, and also offer an online purchasing option. The procurement allows employees to present a signed voucher at purchase, with the vendor billing Collin County directly for each transaction. The bid was released on August 13, 2024, with questions due by September 11, 2024, and final responses due by September 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm. The contract will be awarded based on a percentage discount off retail price, with an estimated annual quantity of 565 pairs of jeans and an estimated annual contract value of $20,600.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract will run for one year, with Collin County reserving the right to renew for two additional one-year terms. Funding for the contract will be provided through the Collin County budget for the current fiscal year, with the understanding that public funds cannot be obligated beyond the current fiscal year's budget. Vendors must complete and submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) and a W-9 form as part of the procurement process. The contract requires vendors to provide a single point of contact for customer support and ensure consistent product availability. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the procurement process includes administrative requirements such as tax identification verification and potential conflict of interest disclosures.