City-Wide Uniforms

The City of Tucson sought to establish a city-wide annual requirements contract for the purchase of employee uniforms. The contract was awarded to Arizona Uniform & Apparel, with an estimated total annual spend of $200,000. The contract includes specifications for various uniform items, such as shirts, trousers, jackets, and coveralls, with eligible employees required to purchase uniforms from the contractor. The contractor shall invoice the City of Tucson for no more than the items authorized. • The City of Tucson has approximately 1,100 employees utilizing this contract. • The City may award this contract to multiple contractors. • The majority of uniformed employees belong to one of two employee unions and eligible city managers. • Union and management employees are provided uniforms as follows: AFSCME eligible employees and City eligible managers will follow the initial and replacement schedule. • Eligible employees will be provided with an authorization form to purchase clothing from the contractor.