Wholesale Clothing

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, specifically the Department of Corrections, is seeking wholesale clothing vendors through Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2500000737 for Kentucky Correctional Industries. The procurement targets a comprehensive clothing catalog including t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, fleece, caps, activewear, outerwear, dress shirts, and tactical clothing in sizes ranging from XS-6XL for children's, women's, and men's apparel. Vendors must have a minimum of five years of experience and provide wholesale pricing with discounts off standard list prices. The solicitation is structured into three bidding groups: shirts, hats, and polo shirts, with multiple contracts potentially awarded per group through a quote-based selection process. Bid responses are due by July 30, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, with vendors' written questions originally due by July 14, 2025. The initial contract period will be one year, with optional renewals for up to four additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria include a pass/fail assessment focusing on delivery time (within five working days), vendor experience, and pricing competitiveness.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the attached affidavits suggest potential preferences for resident bidders and qualified bidders under Kentucky Revised Statutes. Vendors must complete several mandatory affidavits, including campaign finance attestations, resident bidder status, and qualified bidder status declarations. While specific budget ranges are not definitively stated, the bid price sheet indicates estimated annual purchase quantities ranging from 100 to 18,000 units across different product categories, suggesting a potentially substantial contract value. Delivery for awarded contracts will be to Correctional Industries - LLCC in LaGrange, KY, with billing processed through Kentucky Correctional Industries in Frankfort, KY. Vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance and comply with state tax registration requirements. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award contracts based on the most favorable quotes and emphasizes that an awarded contract does not guarantee any specific business volume.