Uniform Service ADC Benton

The state of Arkansas, specifically the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) Benton Work Release Center, is seeking prospective contractors to provide uniform services. The contractor shall provide ADC work release inmates with "free world" clothing to be worn in their workplace assignments on a weekly basis, including delivery and collection. The initial service shall begin within two weeks of obtaining inmate measurements, with the contractor providing five clean and collecting five soiled uniform sets per week. The bid opening date is July 22, 2022, and the initial contract term is one year, with the possibility of up to six one-year renewals. The contractor must provide uniforms that meet specific requirements, including 100% cotton, wrinkle-free, and specific shirt and pant colors. The contractor shall also provide minor repairs, alterations, and emblems as needed, and have the capability to store jackets during the "off-season."

The uniform program is funded by the inmates, not the state, and inmates will be charged for uniforms even if they are unable to work for a week due to illness. The day-to-day management of the uniform program, including communicating inmate release or termination from the work release program, is handled by staff assigned to the work release program at each location. Uniforms are distributed and returned daily at the facility by the work release staff. The vendor must comply with Governor's Executive Order 98-04 regarding disclosure, and any violations would be considered a material breach of the contract terms, subjecting the vendor to legal remedies available to the state agency. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or provide information on incumbent vendors or budget ranges.