Uniforms and Branded Apparel for NDOW

The State of Nevada, Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide an Open Terms Contract for various styles of uniforms and branded apparel, including shirts, jackets, vests, and hooded sweatshirts. The contract will cover the jurisdictions of Washoe County and the City of Reno. The State anticipates spending approximately $120,000 annually on these items, though there is no guarantee of minimum order quantities. Vendors must propose on all items to be considered, and pricing must remain firm for the two-year initial contract term, with the option to renew annually thereafter. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost (50%), vendor background and references (20%), customer service and response to the scope of work (25%), and value add (5%).

The contract opportunity is open to all vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions identified. The Notice of Award indicates the contract was awarded to City Apparel for $101,516.88, covering the period from March 21, 2022 to March 20, 2024. Unsuccessful proposers have 11 days to file a Notice of Appeal after the date of the Notice of Award. The contract does not become effective until approved by the Nevada State Board of Examiners, and the State will maintain confidentiality of appropriately labeled proprietary information regarding trade secrets.