WORK CLOTHES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

Ocean County is seeking a qualified vendor to furnish a broad range of work‑clothing items for multiple county departments, including shirts, polos, jackets, hooded jackets, and other apparel. The contract is a one‑year, line‑item award with the possibility of extension, and all goods must be delivered F.O.B. destination after a purchase order is issued. Vendors must be New Jersey‑registered, meet Buy‑American requirements, carry the specified insurance, and submit all required certifications through the OpenGov electronic procurement portal by the March 10 2026 deadline. • Provide listed apparel items (e.g., Gildan golf shirts, Carhartt jackets, Eddie Bauer microfleece) in quantities that may vary up to ±20 % of the maximums. • All pricing must be net, inclusive of packing, shipping, and handling; no bid bonds or performance bonds are required. • Mandatory vendor qualifications include NJ public‑works contractor registration, Business Registration Certificate, insurance limits (CGL $500k/$1M, Auto $1M), and various statutory certifications (Buy‑American, EEO, Iran‑investment, Russia/Belarus). • Submissions are electronic only via OpenGov; required forms include Non‑Collusion Certification, Aff‑Action Questionnaire, Statement of Ownership, and others. • Contract term is one year with a potential one‑month transition period after termination, and payment is made upon voucher approval with no interest or late fees.