Description
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is seeking a single‑award vendor to supply tactical‑grade uniforms and related items for approximately 290 employees across 16 field offices. The contract is a Term Purchase Order effective May 1 2026 through June 30 2027 (or until funds are exhausted) with a maximum ceiling of $400,000. Vendors must provide all‑inclusive unit prices that cover the garment, any required alterations, shipping/handling, sales tax, and the mandatory CDFA emblem or BPS patch. The solicitation requires a secure online ordering portal, detailed distribution, auditing, and accounting plans, and compliance with California small‑business/DVBE set‑aside preferences, recycled‑content certification, and GenAI disclosure.
• Supply of a full uniform suite (shirts, jackets, coveralls, caps, pants, shorts, footwear, belts, patches, tools, etc.) in specified colors and sizes (XS‑8XL, footwear 3‑18).
• All costs must be bundled per uniform item; no substitutions without prior CDFA approval.
• Vendor must maintain employee allowance balances ($650 permanent, $550 seasonal), process monthly invoices, and provide quarterly/monthly reporting.
• Preference programs (SB/MB, DVBE, TACPA) apply; required certifications and reporting are part of the bid package.