Description
The State of Maine’s Department of Transportation is seeking qualified vendors to supply a broad range of DOT‑branded apparel and accessories, including sweatshirts, jackets, shirts, hats, beanies, and denim garments. Each item must be produced to the agency’s technical specifications and be capable of receiving the DOT logo (and, where required, employee names or service‑year information) via embroidery or two‑color screen‑printing. Vendors must submit a fully‑populated Excel price sheet, provide notarized Code‑of‑Conduct affidavits for each manufacturing location, and include a 1 % quarterly anti‑sweatshop fee. The contract will be FOB‑Destination, with a guaranteed price period of at least one year and a base term from June 2026 through June 2028, with optional extensions.
• Provide custom‑embroidered or screen‑printed apparel in sizes from small through 5XL/6XL, including “Tall” cuts where noted.
• Comply with ANSI/ISEA safety standards for high‑visibility garments (Class 3, Type R) and deliver within lead‑times specified per line‑item.
• Supply required documentation (affidavits, sample proofs, manufacturer literature) through the VSS portal by the June 8, 2026 deadline.