Building and General Services of Vermont #RFP - Clothing for Incarcerated Individuals

Vermont DOC Solicitation for Inmate Clothing (Pants, Shirts, Jackets, Maternity Wear)

The Vermont Department of Correction is seeking vendors to supply clothing for incarcerated individuals across multiple correctional facilities in Vermont. - Government Buyer: - Vermont Department of Correction, via the Office of Purchasing & Contracting, Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services - Products Requested: - Pants (1,000 annually): - Permanent press poly/cotton blend, pull-on style, elastic waistband, no pockets or drawstrings, hemmed bottoms, tri-stitched with reinforced crotch, colors: Red, Green - Shirts (1,000 annually): - Permanent press poly/cotton blend, slip-on V-neck, short sleeves, one left breast pocket, no buttons, hemmed sleeves and bottom, tri-stitched, colors: Red, Green - Maternity Shirts and Pants: - Similar construction and materials as above, with maternity-specific features (side-seam expansion, maternity panel), colors: Green, Red - Jackets (300 annually): - Heavyweight 65/35 poly/cotton twill shell, shrink-resistant blanket lining, button-front closure, four large front pockets, banded corduroy collar, machine washable, color: Orange - Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within two weeks of order - Vendors must submit product samples for approval - Compliance with Vermont cybersecurity and environmental standards - Contract may be used by political subdivisions and independent colleges in Vermont - No specific OEMs or brands are named; open to all qualified manufacturers - Estimated annual quantities: 1,000 pants, 1,000 shirts, 300 jackets - Place of performance includes multiple correctional facilities across Vermont

Description

The Vermont Department of Correction, through the Office of Purchasing & Contracting, is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies to provide clothing for incarcerated individuals. The contract period is two years with an option to renew for up to three additional twelve-month periods, starting approximately July 5, 2026. The solicitation includes specifications for clothing items such as pants and shirts, and bidders must submit questions by April 29, 2026, with proposals due by May 13, 2026. The solicitation emphasizes that all communications must be directed to the designated state contact and that no bidders conference will be held.

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