5000150126 Two (2) Year Contract to Provide Uniforms, Athletic Apparels, Badges, Dress Uniforms, Hats/Caps, Dress Belts, Shoes, Name Tags & Rank Insignia for the Jefferson Parish Fire Department

Jefferson Parish Government is soliciting sealed bids for a two-year contract to supply uniforms, athletic apparel, badges, dress uniforms, hats and caps, dress belts, shoes, name tags, and rank insignia for the Jefferson Parish Fire Department. The solicitation, numbered 50-00150126, is open for electronic submission through the Central Auction House portal at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m. on June 16, 2026, with a public bid opening to follow at 2:30 p.m. at the West Bank Purchasing Department in Gretna, Louisiana. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of their total bid amount electronically via the authorized clearinghouse system; paper copies are not accepted. All proposals must comply with Louisiana state law, Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, and the Louisiana Code of Ethics, and must include a completed, notarized GENERIC BID AFFIDAVIT that consolidates required certifications including non-conviction, non-collusion, campaign contribution disclosures, debt disclosures, E-Verify participation, and proof of compliance with unpaid workers' compensation assessments. The contract requires adherence to strict product specifications: all items must be new and current with no aftermarket parts permitted unless explicitly allowed; garments must meet quality and durability standards with a minimum one-year written warranty, while badges require a full lifetime warranty per the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Specific packaging and labeling requirements include name tags on uniforms, size and union labels on caps, manufacturer and country-of-origin stamps on badges, and designated card holders on garment and hat bags. Delivery must be FOB Jefferson Parish, and the successful vendor must maintain an electronic voucher/ledger system to track annual $150 vouchers issued to each firefighter on April 1, providing detailed records of purchases, balances, and signed receipts for every transaction. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, evaluated based on conformity to specifications and delivery timelines, with preference for Louisiana-produced goods when quality is equal. Performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract value are required upon award. The vendor must also carry required insurance naming Jefferson Parish as additional insured, maintain proper state contractor licensing, and comply with labor and safety standards including E-Verify enrollment and job site cleanliness. Bidding is open to all qualified vendors with encouragement extended to small, minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, and all submissions must be submitted