City of Bartow Clothing Apparel Products & Accessories - CSB 27-03 (2026)
City of BartowCity · Bartow, FL- Due
- Nov 6, 2031
- 1824 days left
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Joseph Bailey
- (863) 378-9329
The 30-second brief
The City of Bartow is seeking catalog or retail discounts from qualified vendors to supply various clothing, apparel, products, and accessories for City departments on an ongoing, as-needed basis to establish a Qualified Vendor List (QVL). Requested commodities include work shirts, pants, outerwear, safety apparel, uniforms, headwear, apparel accessories, embroidery services, screen printing services, logo application services, and patches, name badges, and insignia. Vendors must provide a minimum 10% discount off current list price, MSRP, or retail price. The contract term is up to 5 years. Submission deadline is November 6, 2031, with a question deadline of October 27, 2031. Vendors must maintain a retail store, showroom, or service location within Polk County.
Uniform apparel, Work shirts, Polo shirts, T-shirts, Work pants and shorts, Outerwear, High-visibility apparel, Safety apparel, Uniforms, Headwear, Apparel accessories, Embroidery services, Screen printing services, Logo application services, Patches, Name badges, And insignia
Quality of performance on previous projects, ability, capacity, equipment and skill, timeframe to fulfill contract, character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency, compliance with laws, financial resources, quality, availability and adaptability, ability to provide future maintenance and service, conditions attached to the bid
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Summary
The City of Bartow is seeking catalog or retail discounts from qualified vendors to supply various clothing, apparel, products, and accessories for City departments on an ongoing, as-needed basis to establish a Qualified Vendor List (QVL).
Requested commodities include work shirts, pants, outerwear, safety apparel, uniforms, headwear, apparel accessories, embroidery services, screen printing services, logo application services, and patches, name badges, and insignia. Vendors must provide a minimum 10% discount off current list price, MSRP, or retail price. The contract term is up to 5 years. Submission deadline is November 6, 2031, with a question deadline of October 27, 2031. Vendors must maintain a retail store, showroom, or service location within Polk County.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
16- Quality of performance on previous projects
- Ability
- Capacity
- Equipment and skill
- Timeframe to fulfill contract
- Character
- Integrity
- Reputation
- Judgment
- Experience and efficiency
- Compliance with laws
- Financial resources
- Quality
- Availability and adaptability
- Ability to provide future maintenance and service
- Conditions attached to the bid
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
17- Uniform apparel
- Work shirts
- Polo shirts
- T-shirts
- Work pants and shorts
- Outerwear
- High-visibility apparel
- Safety apparel
- Uniforms
- Headwear
- Apparel accessories
- Embroidery services
- Screen printing services
- Logo application services
- Patches
- Name badges
- Insignia
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- Qualification Statement
- Addenda Acknowledgement
- Bidder Incorporation Information
- Proposer's Certification Form
- Drug Free Workplace Form
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Affidavit Certification Immigration Laws
- E-Verify Certification
- Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes
- Non Collusive Affidavit
- Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies List
- Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor or Services
- References
- Catalog and discount schedule
- Submit to
- 450 N Wilson Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
- Scope location
- Bartow, FL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Bartow?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 2031. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 450 N Wilson Ave, Bartow, FL 33830. For questions, contact Joseph Bailey.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Bartow in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Joseph Bailey at (863) 378-9329. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Uniform apparel, Work shirts, Polo shirts, T-shirts, Work pants and shorts, Outerwear, High-visibility apparel, Safety apparel, Uniforms, Headwear, Apparel accessories, Embroidery services, Screen printing services, Logo application services, Patches, Name badges, And insignia. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Quality of performance on previous projects, ability, capacity, equipment and skill, timeframe to fulfill contract, character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency, compliance wi..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Bartow?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Bartow are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Bartow regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 6, 2031, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Qualification Statement, Addenda Acknowledgement, Bidder Incorporation Information, Proposer's Certification Form, Drug Free Workplace Form, Certification Regarding Debarment, Certification Regarding. Review the full document from City of Bartow for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bartow, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.