A26-20078-2 POLICE UNIFORMS & DUTY GEAR -REBID

The East Baton Rouge City Parish Purchasing Division is soliciting an annual contract to establish item pricing for police uniforms and duty gear. The procurement covers a wide range of apparel, including all-weather pants, softshell jackets, sweaters, and specialized shirts, with quality benchmarks set by brands such as Fechheimer Flying Cross, Blauer, and Elbec. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key requirements include the ability to perform onsite fitting, sizing, and customization for Baton Rouge Police Department personnel and the provision of a full-size run of try-on garments within ten days of the award. Compliance with strict quality and regulatory standards is mandatory, including ISO 9001 quality assurance and ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 certification for specific garments. Bidders must adhere to detailed packaging and labeling requirements, such as individual poly-bagging and specific size marking locations. Additionally, the contractor must comply with Louisiana state laws regarding corporate good standing, cybersecurity training per La R.S. 42:1267, and the utilization of small, minority, or women-owned businesses as subcontractors. Bids must be submitted manually signed via the designated online portal by November 23, 2026.