Texas DIR/ESBD #RFP-27-003

Texas A&M Forest Service Uniform Program and Apparel Supply

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking one provider for a workforce-wide uniform program covering field, law-enforcement, and business-casual apparel, accessories, and ordering services. - Government buyer: Texas A&M Forest Service, Purchasing Department, College Station, Brazos County, Texas. - Opportunity: The agency serves more than 500 employees and estimates a total contract value of $750,000, with anticipated annual spending above $100,000. No awardee is identified. - Named OEMs and preferred brands: 5.11 Tactical, Carhartt, Corner Stone, Workhorse Clothing, Richardson, and Port Authority. Comparable products may be considered where specified. - Requested apparel and accessories: Field, law-enforcement, and office apparel, including polos, field shirts, T-shirts, pants, outerwear, caps, beanies, belts, nameplates, ties, and agency patches. Sizes include men’s, women’s, maternity, unisex, and big-and-tall options as applicable. No purchase quantities are specified. - Notable model numbers include 5.11 Tactical 71049, 61165, 74273, 64360, and 74098; Corner Stone CS410 and CS419; Workhorse Clothing FS214 and FS212; Carhartt 103334 and 104670; and Richardson 112 and 112R. - Uniform requirements: Garments need the appropriate embroidered TFS or law-enforcement logos and sewn-on or printed patches. Colors vary by uniform type and include black, khaki, olive khaki/tan, moss or TDU green, and brown; nameplates are gold for field uniforms and silver for law enforcement. - Ordering and fulfillment: Provide an ADA Title III-compliant online ordering portal with WCAG accessibility documentation, individual accounts, allowance tracking, and split payments. Maintain sufficient inventory for typical fulfillment within 10 business days; no minimum order is required. - Other notable requirements: Monthly invoices for fulfilled orders, quarterly item-level usage and sales reporting, free handling of specified returns, and fixed pricing for the first 24 months. A new-hire starter package and the ability to perform or arrange alterations are preferred. - Contract term: Two-year initial term beginning upon purchase order issuance, with up to three consecutive extensions; the total term cannot exceed five years.

Description

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a single vendor to provide durable uniforms for employees working in field, law enforcement, and office environments. The procurement covers specified clothing and accessories, including uniforms, shirts, pants, outerwear, and related items. The vendor must maintain an accessible online ordering portal with individual purchasing accounts, track allowances, support split payments, and provide monthly invoicing for fulfilled orders. The agency has more than 500 employees and anticipates an award value exceeding $100,000 per year; the estimated value is $750,000.

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