Ames Ionwave #2026-100

City of Ames Solicits Fire Retardant Uniform Rental and Laundering Services

The City of Ames, Iowa is seeking a vendor to provide rental, laundering, and delivery services for fire retardant (FR) work uniforms for approximately 62 employees across multiple city departments and locations. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department (Procurement and Purchasing Divisions) - OEMs and Vendors: - Carhartt is the referenced OEM for all FR and non-FR uniform items (e.g., FRS160, 100237, 100235, 105784, 107229, 107068, 105079, FRB159, 104786, 104785, CT106899, K126, B13, 104941) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are acceptable if they meet specified standards - Products/Services Requested: - Rental, weekly laundering, and delivery of new FR shirts and pants (various Carhartt models or equivalents) - Measuring, fitting, and embroidery (City logo and employee names with FR thread) - Repairs, replacements, and inventory management - Special laundering of City-owned FR outerwear (coats, jackets, coveralls, overalls) at least twice a year - Non-FR items (polyester polos, long sleeve t-shirts, carpenter jeans) for some employees - Notable Requirements: - All uniforms must be new at contract start and comply with NFPA 70E, ASTM F1506, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 safety standards - Each eligible employee receives eleven sets of uniforms - Weekly service required at three main city locations - Detailed inventory management and performance standards - Pricing must remain firm for each contract period; no guaranteed purchase quantities - Compliance with affirmative action, insurance, and local participation requirements - Estimated number of employees served: approximately 62 - Contract period: one year with up to four optional one-year renewals

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting proposals for the rental, laundering, and delivery of fire retardant (FR) work uniforms for various City departments and locations. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for up to four additional years. The uniforms must meet specific safety standards including NFPA 70E and ASTM F1506, and the vendor is responsible for measuring employees, delivering clean and pressed uniforms weekly, and providing embroidery with the City logo and employee names. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to make awards in the best interest of the City.

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