Tennessee Department of General Services #40100-14012

TDOT five-year contract for high-visibility safety gear and PPE

TDOT is seeking a statewide supplier for an extensive range of high-visibility safety gear and personal protective equipment under a five-year, as-needed contract. - Government buyer: Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT); procurement is administered through the Tennessee Department of General Services. The attachment identifies Kelly Bekele as the buyer contact. - Named OEMs and brands: 3M (Scotchlite reflective materials), ORALITE (prismatic reflective tape), Resqme (emergency whistle and vehicle escape tool), CoolCore (cooling-towel fabric), and VIKING (mesh safety vests identified in the attachment summary). - Products: Class 3 breakaway and mesh safety vests; gaiters; reflective hats, caps, neck shades, and beanies; cooling towels; Type 1 and Type 2 vented hard hats; trekking poles; whistles and vehicle escape tools; duffel bags and backpacks; and standard and prismatic rain jackets, pants, and bibs. Attachment 1 supplies quantities and apparel sizes; Attachment 2 supplies additional technical specifications and TDOT item/type IDs, generally without quantities. - Notable requirements: Safety apparel must meet applicable ANSI/ISEA visibility standards. Specifications include reflective materials, wash durability, hard-hat ratings, and required colors and features. TDOT logos are required on certain products, with approved logo standards supplied to the selected supplier. - Ordering and delivery: Orders are placed as needed. Delivery is statewide within 10 business days (also described as within two weeks) after an authorized purchase order; shipping costs are included in unit prices and each order must arrive complete in one shipment. - Samples and selection: Samples of each listed product are required before bid closing. The solicitation describes one contract covering all line items, awarded to the responsive bidder offering the lowest cost.

Description

The Tennessee Department of Transportation seeks a five-year agency term contract for high-visibility safety accessories and personal protective equipment for TDOT locations statewide. Products will be purchased on an as-needed basis to support employees working near highway traffic, moving vehicles or equipment, flagging operations, and nighttime operations. The specifications include items such as high-visibility vests, gaiters, hats, hard hats, rainwear, and related safety gear. Product samples are required before bid closing, and one contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the lowest cost.

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