Building and General Services of Vermont #RFP-STAFF CLOTHING

Vermont staff apparel and accessories supply contract

Vermont is seeking suppliers for a broad range of staff apparel and accessories, with quantities determined by future orders. - Buyer: State of Vermont, Agency of Administration, Department of Buildings and General Services, Office of Purchasing & Contracting. State agencies are the primary users; participating political subdivisions and independent colleges may also be able to buy under the contract. - Named OEMs/brands: Gildan, Sport-Tek, Harrington, Ultra Club, Champion, Ash City, Port Authority, and New Era. Acceptable equivalents are permitted. YKK is specified for the metal zipper on the Gildan G186 example jacket. No bidder or supplier is named. - Requested products: 31 apparel line items, including tees, polos, button-down shirts, sweatshirts, fleece layers, rain and insulated jackets, beanies, caps, a cooling neck gaiter, a special-order Park of the Year jacket, and a security soft-shell jacket. Examples include Gildan G200/G200L/G280/G185/G186/120/G100; Sport-Tek ST350/LST350/ST350LS/LST353LS/ST660/LST660; Harrington M200W/M985/M990/M990W; and Port Authority J333/L333/CP90/C900/J790. - Important requirements: Offers should provide unit prices, delivery timeframes, and available colors. Quantities are not stated. The specifications cover fabric, garment construction, size ranges, washability, and performance features; apparel may require agency logos or embroidery. The Park of the Year jacket requires comparable annual style rotation and specified park-related embroidery. The security jacket requires security identification, patch panels, a microphone loop, and a rear-facing U.S. flag patch. - Contract term: Five years; annual price adjustments may be considered after the initial two-year term. No annual subscription service is requested.

Description

The State of Vermont Office of Purchasing & Contracting is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies to provide staff clothing. Items include shirts, polos, button-down shirts, sweatshirts, fleece apparel, jackets, hats, and other clothing accessories, as detailed in the product price exhibit. Contracts are planned for five years, with annual price adjustments considered after the initial two-year term; the State anticipates a November 15, 2026 start date. Responses are due October 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.

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