The intent of this bid is to specify uniform items desired and award a contract for the provision, fitting, alteration and delivery of uniforms and related accessories for the City’s Police Department (SCPD). The City has typically contracted with the uniform provider in the amount of $50,000/annually to cover the SCPD’s employees. This dollar amount is provided as a historical representation of the value of previous contracts and the City does not guarantee any minimum quantities or dollars spent in future years. The intent of the product specifications is to establish a minimum standard for each item. The implied intent of the specifications of a uniform item is for the item to remain “uniform”. It is paramount that the items meet the written specifications and if bidder lists any exceptions to the specifications, the substitute offered shall not change the color, fit or wear-ability of any item. It is the sole responsibility of each bidder to provide documented evidence that any exception to the written specifications that meets or exceeds the specification with original specification. This documented evidence must be provided with the pricing in order to be considered for award. Failure to provide any evidence of alternate items meeting or exceeding the written specifications will result in the bid not being considered for award. Any reference in the written specifications to any brand name or model is expressly to provide the benchmark for acceptability, not exclude any improvement to the specifications
