City of Columbia Ionwave #85/2026

Fire Department uniforms, apparel, accessories, and fitting and alteration services

The City of Columbia is seeking a broad range of uniforms and related apparel for its Fire Department, with orders placed as needed throughout the contract term. - Government buyer: City of Columbia, Missouri, Purchasing Division; contact listed as Hunter Goosmann. Delivery is to the Fire Department Training Academy in Columbia. - OEMs and named manufacturers: Elbeco; Fechheimer/Flying Cross; Boston; Samuel Broome; Midway; V.H. Blackinton; Bates; Leon; and 5.11. The requested specifications cite products or models from these manufacturers; quantities are not specified. - Products requested: Station and dress trousers, uniform shirts, dress coats and Honor Guard apparel, belts, ties, caps and cap components, badges and insignia, shorts, polos, job shirts, and pants. Part numbers and consolidated product details are listed below. - Notable product requirements: Some apparel specifies fabric composition, colors, construction, and fluid-repellency finishes; cotton trousers must meet the referenced NFPA 1975 standard. Polos and job shirts require personalized embroidery, and some garments require attached emblems. - Notable service requirements: The contractor may be asked to conduct on-site sizing and fitting. Pricing is also requested for tall sizes, alterations, and Maltese Cross attachment. The emblem items have a 500-piece minimum order and require a sample before ordering. - Ordering and term: Orders are expected throughout the year as needed. The initial term is one year, with four optional one-year renewals; the maximum stated term is five years and three months.

Description

The City of Columbia is seeking competitive proposals for the provision of fire uniforms. The City intends to place uniform orders throughout the year, and the contract period is from the effective date through one year. Proposals may be submitted electronically through the City's e-bidding website or as sealed hard copies to the Purchasing Division. Proposals are due November 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

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