Frederick County, MD - Apparel and Uniforms - Invitation For Bid (IFB) #27-064 (2026)
Frederick CountyCounty · Frederick County, MD- Due
- Oct 29, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Alexis Haines
- (301) 673-0294
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The County of Frederick, MD is seeking bids from qualified contractors to furnish and deliver apparel and uniforms to be used by personnel of Divisions of Highway and Facility Maintenance. The scope includes a wide variety of clothing items such as T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, polo shirts, twill shirts, shorts, pants, coveralls, insulated bib overalls, jackets, sweatshirts, and caps from preferred manufacturers like Gildan, Port Authority, Red Kap, and Carhartt, or county-approved equals. Certain items must meet ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 high-visibility safety standards. The contract term is one year with renewal options for four additional one-year increments. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with a questions and notice of interest deadline on October 14, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on October 1, 2026.
Apparel and uniforms including t-shirts, Polo shirts, Work shirts, Pants, Shorts, Coveralls, Insulated bib overalls, Jackets, Sweatshirts, Caps, And high-visibility safety apparel meeting ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 specifications
Lowest bidding responsive and responsible Contractor
SUMMARY
The County of Frederick, MD is seeking bids from qualified contractors to furnish and deliver apparel and uniforms to be used by personnel of Divisions of Highway and Facility Maintenance.
The scope includes a wide variety of clothing items such as T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, polo shirts, twill shirts, shorts, pants, coveralls, insulated bib overalls, jackets, sweatshirts, and caps from preferred manufacturers like Gildan, Port Authority, Red Kap, and Carhartt, or county-approved equals. Certain items must meet ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 high-visibility safety standards. The contract term is one year with renewal options for four additional one-year increments. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with a questions and notice of interest deadline on October 14, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on October 1, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest bidding responsive and responsible Contractor
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Apparel and uniforms including t-shirts
- Polo shirts
- Work shirts
- Pants
- Shorts
- Coveralls
- Insulated bib overalls
- Jackets
- Sweatshirts
- Caps
- High-visibility safety apparel meeting ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 specifications
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Price Page No. 1
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Contractor's Reference Information
- Affidavit
- Certifications of Compliance
- Insurance Requirements
- Redacted Version
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/frederickcountymd/projects/286003
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Frederick, MD
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Frederick County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 29, 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: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/frederickcountymd/projects/286003. For questions, contact Alexis Haines.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Frederick County in MD, 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 Alexis Haines at (301) 673-0294. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Apparel and uniforms including t-shirts, Polo shirts, Work shirts, Pants, Shorts, Coveralls, Insulated bib overalls, Jackets, Sweatshirts, Caps, And high-visibility safety apparel meeting ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 specifications. 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: "Lowest bidding responsive and responsible Contractor" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Frederick County?
All active and historical solicitations from Frederick County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Frederick County 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 29, 2026, 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: Price Page No. 1, Acknowledgement of Addenda, Contractor's Reference Information, Affidavit, Certifications of Compliance, Insurance Requirements, Redacted Version. Review the full document from Frederick County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Frederick, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.