City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County - Uniforms for Forsyth County Sheriff's Office - FB2780 (2026)
City of Winston-SalemCity · Winston-Salem, NC- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Contract term
- 2.5 years
- Primary contact
- Tawanna Gates
- (336) 747-6938
The 30-second brief
The City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Purchasing Department is seeking competitive bids for uniforms and apparel for the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office under solicitation FB2780. The scope includes supplying approximately 12,375 units of various garments and accessories across 45 line items, including Blauer and First Tactical shirts, trousers, jackets, polo shirts, tactical pants, hats, caps, ties, name bars, raincoats, and safety vests, with specific requirements for hemming, sewing patches, chevrons, hash marks, and embroidery. The contract covers a two-and-a-half-year period from January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029, with an option to extend. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and must be submitted to the City/County Purchasing Department.
Blauer 8676 Short Sleeve, Blauer 8671 Long Sleeve, Blauer 8676W Short Sleeve, Blauer 8671W Short Sleeve, Blauer 8666BC Trousers, Blauer 8666W Trousers, Blauer 9880 Armorskin Base Jacket, Blauer 4660 Softshell Fleece Jacket, First Tactical V2 Tactical Pants, First Tactical Long Sleeve Shirt, First Tactical Short Sleeve Shirt, Stratton S-400B Campaign Hat, Flexfit Ball Cap, Blauer 8362 FlexRS Armorskin Base Short Sleeve, First Tactical A2 Pants, First Tactical Defender Shirt, 5.11 Stryke Pants, 5.11 Sabre Jacket, Blackinton 15 Name Bars, First Tactical Tactix Softshell Jacket, Blauer 339S Breakaway Safety Vest, 5.11 Rain Coat, Blauer Streetgear Pants and Shirts, Port Company Knit Beanie
Quality of the bid proposal, Cost, Vendor performance to questions during pre-award teleconference/interview
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Summary
The City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Purchasing Department is seeking competitive bids for uniforms and apparel for the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office under solicitation FB2780.
The scope includes supplying approximately 12,375 units of various garments and accessories across 45 line items, including Blauer and First Tactical shirts, trousers, jackets, polo shirts, tactical pants, hats, caps, ties, name bars, raincoats, and safety vests, with specific requirements for hemming, sewing patches, chevrons, hash marks, and embroidery. The contract covers a two-and-a-half-year period from January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029, with an option to extend. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and must be submitted to the City/County Purchasing Department.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Quality of the bid proposal
- Cost
- Vendor performance to questions during pre-award teleconference/interview
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
24- Blauer 8676 Short Sleeve
- Blauer 8671 Long Sleeve
- Blauer 8676W Short Sleeve
- Blauer 8671W Short Sleeve
- Blauer 8666BC Trousers
- Blauer 8666W Trousers
- Blauer 9880 Armorskin Base Jacket
- Blauer 4660 Softshell Fleece Jacket
- First Tactical V2 Tactical Pants
- First Tactical Long Sleeve Shirt
- First Tactical Short Sleeve Shirt
- Stratton S-400B Campaign Hat
- Flexfit Ball Cap
- Blauer 8362 FlexRS Armorskin Base Short Sleeve
- First Tactical A2 Pants
- First Tactical Defender Shirt
- 5.11 Stryke Pants
- 5.11 Sabre Jacket
- Blackinton 15 Name Bars
- First Tactical Tactix Softshell Jacket
- Blauer 339S Breakaway Safety Vest
- 5.11 Rain Coat
- Blauer Streetgear Pants and Shirts
- Port Company Knit Beanie
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Proposal Form
- Bid Authorization and Signature
- Notarization
- Submit to
- City/County Purchasing Department, Suite 324, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 or PO Box 2511, Winston-Salem, NC 27102
- Scope location
- Winston-Salem, NC
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Winston-Salem?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. 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: City/County Purchasing Department, Suite 324, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 or PO Box 2511, Winston-Salem, NC 27102. For questions, contact Tawanna Gates.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Winston-Salem in NC, 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 Tawanna Gates at (336) 747-6938. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Blauer 8676 Short Sleeve, Blauer 8671 Long Sleeve, Blauer 8676W Short Sleeve, Blauer 8671W Short Sleeve, Blauer 8666BC Trousers, Blauer 8666W Trousers, Blauer 9880 Armorskin Base Jacket, Blauer 4660 Softshell Fleece Jacket, First Tactical V2 Tactical Pants, First Tactical Long Sleeve Shirt, First Ta. 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 the bid proposal, Cost, Vendor performance to questions during pre-award teleconference/interview" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Winston-Salem?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Winston-Salem are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Winston-Salem 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 2.5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Proposal Form, Bid Authorization and Signature, Notarization. Review the full document from City of Winston-Salem for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Winston-Salem, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.