Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0226-244

Cedar Rapids Solicitation for T-Shirts and Related Apparel (PUR0226-244)

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for a term contract to supply T-shirts and related apparel for multiple city departments on an as-needed basis. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids, Purchasing Services - Multiple departments: Utilities Water Plant, Police, Fire, Facilities Maintenance, Communications, Parks and Recreation, and special population programs - Products Requested: - Wide variety of T-shirts (short and long sleeve, with/without pockets, various colors and blends) - Crew sweatshirts - Sleeveless reversible jerseys (100% polyester, green/white) - Screen printing in 1-4 locations, with 1-3 color options depending on department - Estimated annual quantities per item range from 24 to 2,200 units - Product Line Items (examples): - Short sleeve navy and dark gray T-shirts with pocket (70 units) - Long sleeve navy and dark gray T-shirts with/without pocket (188 units) - Short sleeve navy, red, and dark gray T-shirts without pocket (80 units) - Short sleeve navy T-shirts (50/50 blend) with pocket, one-color silkscreen in 3-4 locations (200 units) - Parks and Recreation Department shirts, one-color screen (2,200 units) - 100% polyester sleeveless reversible jerseys, one-color screen on each side (200 units) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs required; bidders may propose equivalent products meeting minimum quality standards - Listed plan holders include: Absolute Promotional, LLC; American Solutions for Business; Banacom Signs & More, LLC; BizFitters; Hazeera Corporation; HORIZONIX, INC; IPI - Iowa Prison Industries; Level 10; Marketing Innovations, LLC; P&M Apparel; Uniform Warehouse, Inc.; zekels - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Delivery to multiple city locations with flexible schedules; no minimum delivery quantity - Pricing must include all freight, shipping, packaging, and delivery fees - Vendors must provide samples upon request - City retains ownership of all artwork used for screen printing - Local preference policy applies for Linn County businesses - Vendors must comply with insurance requirements and certify ability to obtain coverage - City may add or delete items during the contract term - Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's E-Procurement portal

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of T-shirts and related apparel on an as-needed basis for various city departments. The contract term is one year with the possibility of four one-year renewals. Bidders must submit pricing including all freight, shipping, packaging, and delivery fees, and comply with specified insurance and contract terms. The City reserves the right to add or delete items and emphasizes timely delivery and quality service, with bids due by April 24, 2026.

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