Apparel and Uniforms

Frederick County, Maryland is soliciting qualified vendors to supply and deliver a wide range of apparel and uniforms for its Highway and Facility Maintenance divisions. The contract is a one‑year agreement (with up to four optional one‑year renewals) for the provision of items such as shirts, jackets, work pants, safety‑class garments, and accessories in various sizes. Vendors must have at least three years’ experience in apparel/uniform supply, be registered to do business in Maryland, and meet insurance and warranty requirements. Bids are submitted electronically via the county’s OpenGov portal; a non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference is held on Microsoft Teams. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms of Net 30 and a firm price for the initial year. • Scope: Supply of hundreds of individual uniform items (shirts, jackets, pants, caps, etc.) listed in the specification. • Contract length: 1 year, renewable up to 4 additional years. • Minimum vendor experience: 3 years in apparel/uniform distribution. • Submission: Electronic only, bid due Oct 29 2026, 1 pm. • Pre‑bid conference: Oct 1 2026, 1 pm (Teams) – non‑mandatory. • Payment: Net 30, no bid or performance bonds required. • Delivery: F.O.B. destination, inside delivery; per‑diem penalties for late delivery. • Warranty: 1 year from delivery date. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid; cash discounts considered if ≥30 days.