Fire Department T-Shirts- FURNISH AND DELIVER T-SHIRTS AS REQUIRED BY THE SANTA MONICA FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Santa Monica Fire Department is seeking a qualified vendor to supply and deliver up to 900 T-shirts annually for firefighting personnel, with the expectation that approximately 120 employees will receive multiple T-shirts each year. The department requires various styles and sizes, generally providing up to six T-shirts per member annually. The contract allows for substitutions of T-shirt models and manufacturers, provided they are like for like or similar, with prior approval from the Fire Department. Vendors must notify the department 30 days in advance of discontinuing or replacing items and propose suitable alternatives. For items not explicitly listed, vendors are encouraged to offer a percentage discount off catalog pricing, which the City can utilize for additional purchases from equipment catalogs at the agreed rate. The solicitation, identified as number 12401563, was posted on March 27, 2024, with a response deadline of April 15, 2024. The contract falls under NAICS code 922160 and is managed by the Fire Department, with Kellee Mac Donald serving as the primary contact. The procurement process is open and non-set-aside, with the opportunity to participate via the provided online portal. This contract emphasizes flexibility in product substitution, competitive pricing, and timely communication to ensure the department’s uniform needs are consistently met.