FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF UNIFORMS AND RELATED ITEMS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

Solicitation B-26-287 is an invitation for bids issued by the Middlesex County Office of the Sheriff for the furnishing and delivery of uniforms and related items. The contract is awarded based on the lowest total lump sum amount from a responsible bidder who completes all items on the bid sheet. Deliveries must be made to the Middlesex County Sheriff's Building in New Brunswick, New Jersey, within eight weeks of a purchase order issuance. The scope includes the provision of uniforms and accessories, such as ANSI/ISEA 207-2011 certified high-visibility vests, and requires the successful bidder to provide a full size run of try-on garments within ten days and personally measure each officer for jacket fitting. All garments must meet ISO 9001 quality assurance standards and include specific labeling and UPC bar code tags for inventory management. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 15, 2026, at 10:00 am. Required documentation includes a bid sheet, price certification, corporate resolution, non-collusion affidavit, and various certifications regarding non-debarment and prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus. The contract is subject to the Middlesex County Qualified Business Enterprise Set-Aside Program and requires compliance with EEO/Affirmative Action laws, the Davis-Bacon Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Payment is processed according to NJSA 40A:11-19.l, typically within sixty calendar days of a valid invoice or receipt of goods. Additionally, personnel requiring access to the Department of Corrections must undergo security clearance and child abuse record checks.