Opportunity
Gadsden Civicplus #3650
Uniform Rental Services Solicitation for NEAPA Members
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
3650
NAICS
812332
The City of Gadsden, representing the Northeast Alabama Purchasing Association (NEAPA), is seeking bids for uniform rental services for its member entities. - Government Buyer: - City of Gadsden (on behalf of NEAPA) - NEAPA member entities, including government agencies in Etowah County and adjoining counties - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICE INC - DUKE'S CLEANERS INC - CINTAS - UniFirst Corporation - COYNE TEXTILE SERV (CTS) - Products/Services Requested: - Uniform rental (new and unused uniforms) - Initial issue: 11 suits per user - Weekly exchange: 5 suits per user for cleaning - Replacement: All clothing every three years - Shirt options: 100% cotton or cotton-polyester blend at no extra charge - Pickup and delivery service at user-selected sites - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must submit samples of all items bid - All garments must meet specified quality standards - Pricing must be all-inclusive (transportation, handling, service charges, alterations, size changes, restocking fees, upgrades) - Contract may be terminated by any NEAPA member with 30 days' written notice - Opportunity open to additional government entities in the region
Description
This solicitation is a bid to secure uniform rental services for members of the Northeast Alabama Purchasing Association (NEAPA). The contract includes providing new and unused uniforms, initial furnishing of 11 suits per person, weekly exchange of 5 suits for cleaning, and replacement of clothing every three years. The vendor is responsible for pickup and delivery at user-selected sites and must ensure all garments meet specified quality standards. The bid is open with a closing date of September 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM.