Uniforms and accessories

Greenville County, South Carolina, is soliciting sealed proposals from vendors to supply uniforms and accessories for the Greenville County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department to support approximately 350 staff personnel. The procurement includes a comprehensive range of uniform items such as long sleeve and short sleeve shirts in navy blue and white colors from approved manufacturers including Southeastern Code 3, Elbeco, 5.11, and Blauer; work shirts, t-shirts, and polo shirts in multiple colors; outerwear including EMS raincoats, extrication suits, jackets, windbreakers, and safety vests; patches for paramedic, advance, EMT, and dispatch certifications; nameplates and badges; honor guard uniforms with dress pants, shirts, shoes, gloves, and belts; and Response Team (ERT) tactical uniforms with tactical pants, shirts, work gloves, and tactical boots. Vendors must measure and fit all uniforms as necessary, provide full sizing options including standard, extended, specialty, and maternity sizes, and deliver ordered uniforms and accessories no less than twice per month. All pricing must include fitting, alterations, sewing of emblems, and no freight charges for standard orders, with vendors also providing pricing for special alterations, clothing repairs, and embroidery services. Vendors not located within the local Greenville area must conduct on-site visits no less than twice per month, with on-site measuring and fitting sessions occurring at least once monthly. Evaluation will be based on seven equally weighted criteria scored on a 0-5 point scale: responsiveness to the RFP, experience on similar projects, cost, product availability and reliability, lead time and delivery performance, customer service, and references. The RFP was issued on March 20, 2026, with a question submission deadline of April 1, 2026, at 5:00 pm, a proposal submission deadline of April 27, 2026, at 3:00 pm, a tentative award date of May 18, 2026, and contract negotiations scheduled through June 30, 2026, with a Notice to Proceed issued on June 30, 2026.

No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types responding to this solicitation are identified in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. Vendors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 general aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and statutory workers' compensation coverage, with bonding not required. Vendors must provide at least three references from current or previous customers, with South Carolina governmental entity references preferred. Pricing must be based on thirty-day payment terms and submitted on the attached Uniform Price Sheet using a "same-as-or-equal" specification format, allowing vendors to propose equivalent products from approved manufacturers or submit alternative items meeting stated requirements. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in the available RFP documentation.