Description
The State of California’s Department of General Services is seeking a vendor to supply Class C Cadet Uniforms (coyote‑brown utility coats and trousers) for the California Cadet Corps. The contract calls for the manufacture, individual pressing, bagging, packing, and delivery of 14,410 blouses and 14,410 trousers (≈ 28,800 garments) in a full range of sizes across multiple CMD sites. Delivery must occur within 150 days of purchase‑order issuance (or 240 days if the PO is issued after June 1 2026). Bidders must provide a pre‑production sample, a detailed distribution plan, and meet strict technical specifications (7 oz/yd² rip‑stop polyester‑cotton, Pantone 171036 TPGm coyote‑brown, YKK hardware, specific label and flag‑label placements). Additional mandatory requirements include a 5‑year experience record, three recent references, and compliance with socioeconomic preference programs (DVBE, SB, TACPA, etc.).
• Quantity: 14,410 blouses + 14,410 trousers (≈ 28,800 total).
• Technical specs: OCP‑style unisex uniform, 7 oz/yd² rip‑stop PC blend, all hardware coyote‑brown, custom labeling.
• Delivery window: ≤ 150 days (PO ≤ June 1 2026) or ≤ 240 days (PO > June 1 2026).
• Mandatory submissions: signed cover letter, cost worksheet, narrative response, sample, distribution plan, certifications, and references.