Opportunity
City of Long Beach Buyspeed #UD-27-365
Long Beach Public Utilities glove supply for Water/Sewer Operations
Posted
October 13, 2026
Respond By
November 10, 2026
Identifier
UD-27-365
NAICS
423840
Long Beach Public Utilities Department is seeking quotes for assorted gloves to support Water/Sewer Operations inventory. - Buyer: City of Long Beach, Long Beach Public Utilities Department (LBPUD), Operations Bureau, Water/Sewer Operations. - Products and estimated quantities: Latex exam gloves (about 150 boxes of 100); nitrile exam gloves (about 400 boxes of 100 across the specified options); cow-grain leather gloves (about 30 packs of 12); dotted-knit gloves (about 50 boxes of 300); PIP-coated gloves (about 1 pack of 12); and foam-nitrile-palm work gloves (about 30 packs of 12). Orders are as needed, and quantities are estimates, not guarantees. - Named OEMs and product brands: UniSeal (SureGrip and UniPro), MCR Safety (including 6016B NitriShield with Grippaz Technology), Ansell (MICROFLEX Mega Texture 93-256), Johnson Wilshire (SKU 4710K), Liberty Glove & Safety (S4715Q and 4715), PIP, MaxiFlex Ultimate, and Helix/HexArmor (1053). Approved equals are allowed. - Specifications: The 38 size-specific bid items cover multiple glove materials, coatings, colors, cuff lengths, and performance characteristics. Sizes generally span Small through XX-Large, with some product-specific ranges. The request includes powder-free disposable gloves, dotted reversible knit gloves, ANSI Abrasion Level 3 coated gloves, and high-visibility work gloves meeting ANSI/ISEA 105-2024. - Notable requirements: Bidders must submit a sample of each proposed item, labeled with bidder name, solicitation number, and item number. Samples are not returned; missing samples may result in disqualification. Delivery is required within five business days.
Description
The Long Beach Public Utilities Department is requesting quotations for gloves for its inventory needs, including latex, nitrile, cow grain leather, dotted knit, PIP-coated, and work gloves. Products must meet the specifications in the RFQ or be approved equals; orders will be placed as needed, and the department does not guarantee quantities or that all items will be purchased. Bidders must submit product samples for each proposed item by the bid deadline, and quotes must be submitted electronically through Long Beach Buys. The contract period is December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2028.