The County of Middlesex is seeking qualified vendors to furnish and deliver a full range of inmate clothing and related textile items (e.g., shirts, pants, undergarments, socks, footwear, thermal wear) for both its Adult Corrections Center and Juvenile Detention Center. The solicitation is a firm‑fixed‑price, FOB‑destination contract with open‑ended quantities; the County will purchase as needed based on the estimated line‑item quantities listed in the specifications. Bids must be submitted electronically via the County’s OpenGov procurement portal by 10:30 am on November 19, 2026. The bid opening will be live‑streamed on Zoom. Vendors must provide samples before the bid opening, comply with New Jersey equal‑employment and ownership regulations, and submit required certifications (e.g., price certification, W‑9, insurance). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, subject to fund availability, and will include a 60‑day invoice payment term with optional prompt‑payment discounts.
• Supplies: adult and juvenile inmate apparel (t‑shirts, pants, coveralls, socks, undergarments, thermal tops/pants, footwear).
• Delivery: FOB destination, all transportation costs prepaid by vendor.
• Quantity: open‑ended; estimated amounts provided for each SKU.
• Submission: electronic bid via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/middlesexcountynj; required forms include Bid Sheet and Price Certification Signature.
• Evaluation: lowest responsible bid; compliance with QBE set‑aside program encouraged.
• Contract type: firm‑fixed‑price, potentially multi‑year subject to annual appropriations.