Opportunity
Building and General Services of Vermont #RFP - Clothing for incarcerated individuals EF
Vermont Department of Correction Clothing Supply Solicitation
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 13, 2026
Identifier
RFP - Clothing for incarcerated individuals EF
NAICS
424350
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, 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, 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 standard items, with maternity-specific features (side-seam expansion, maternity panel) - Colors: Red, Green - Jackets (300 annually): - Heavyweight 65/35 poly/cotton twill shell, shrink-resistant blanket lining, button-front, four large front pockets, banded corduroy collar, machine washable, color: Orange - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must submit product samples for evaluation - Delivery required within two weeks of order - Compliance with Vermont cybersecurity and environmental standards - Contract may be extended to other state entities at same terms - No specific OEMs or brands are named; open to all qualified manufacturers - Estimated contract duration: 2 years, with up to three 1-year renewal options - Delivery and performance at multiple Vermont correctional facilities (South Burlington, St. Albans, Newport, St. Johnsbury, Rutland, Springfield)
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Office of Purchasing & Contracting on behalf of the Vermont Department of Correction. The solicitation seeks 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. Bidders must submit questions by April 29, 2026, and proposals by May 13, 2026.