Arc Rated Uniforms

The City of Dothan awarded a contract for flame‑resistant (FR) uniforms covering shirts, pants, a bib, a beanie, and a hoodie. The procurement required specific manufacturer style numbers and color specifications, with the vendor selected based on the lowest evaluated bid that could honor the terms. UniFirst was identified as the awardee after the originally lowest bidder could not fulfill the contract. The contract includes lead‑time expectations (2‑3 weeks for stock items and 10‑12 weeks for non‑stock items) and does not provide early‑payment discounts. • Scope: Purchase of FR apparel (shirts, pants, bib, beanie, hoodie) matching exact style numbers. • Awarded Vendor: UniFirst (estimated contract value ≈ $1.23 M). • Procurement Details: Open competition, unit‑price pricing, no set‑aside designations, and a single‑award structure.