Uniforms, Footwear, and Duty Gear

Fulton County Government has issued an Invitation to Bid (Bid No. 25ITBC1523198B-RT) for a comprehensive procurement of uniforms, footwear, and duty gear for the Fulton County Police Department. The solicitation, released on October 28, 2025, seeks to establish an indefinite quantity, firm fixed price contract for uniform and equipment procurement, with bid responses due on November 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The contract will initially run from the date of execution through December 31, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. The procurement encompasses 107 line items across 13 categories, including trousers, shirts, jackets, rainwear, sweaters, hats, accessories, patches, shoes, duty gear, nylon equipment, and body armor. Specific requirements include NIJ-certified body armor with a minimum five-year warranty, precise uniform specifications for men's and women's items, and no-substitution requirements for many products. The award will be made to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with unit prices to be entered into the BidNet Direct spreadsheet. Evaluation criteria emphasize compliance, pricing, and adherence to detailed technical specifications for each uniform and equipment component.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for minority and female business enterprise participation, with 11.49% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 2.62% Female Business Enterprise (FBE) availability targets. Bidders must submit various compliance documents, including a Promise of Non-Discrimination and documentation verifying professional credentials and immigration compliance. The procurement requires contractors to use the B2GNow software program for subcontractor payment reporting and mandates certification verification from recognized bodies like the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council. Contractors must complete detailed forms including the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit, Professional License Certification, and Subcontractor Utilization forms. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant investment in department-wide uniform and equipment standardization. Delivery for all items is specified to 130 Peachtree St, SW, Suite 2158, Atlanta, GA 30303, with most items ordered in single-unit quantities. The solicitation demonstrates a strategic approach to ensuring uniformity, durability, and functional performance across the Fulton County Police Department's uniform and equipment inventory.