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Preparing to Bid Uniforms, Customization, and Accessories #3424– PowerPoint
Description
Join us for Tips & Tools for preparing to bid the Washington State Cooperative Purchasing Contract for Uniforms, Customizations, and Accessories This workshop is brought to you by the government contracting advisors at the non-profit APEX Accelerator in collaboration with Washington State Department of Enterprise Services. In the session, participants will dissect the solicitation using take-home tools including a pre-bid checklist and bid/no-bid decision matrix which can be customized for their unique needs.
You can view the solicitation on WEBS here: https://pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov/ search for #03424. If you need assistance accessing WEBS, please let APEX know.
Commodity Code(s):
936-18 – Clothing Maintenance and Repair (Incl. Uniforms)
340-34 – Fire Protection Clothing (Turnout Coats, Bunker Pants, Hoods, Gloves, etc.) (See 345-56 for Fire Helmets)
345-56 – Hats and Helmets, Safety (Incl. Fire Helmets)
201-47 – Hats, Miscellaneous (See 201-65 for Rain Type and 345-56 for Safety Type)
201-65 – Rainwear (Raincoats, Hats, Slicker Suits, Storm Suits, Umbrellas, etc.)
962-78 – Sewing, Embroidery, Embossing, and Alteration Services
200-85 – Uniforms, Blended Fabric
200-86 – Uniforms, Cotton
200-87 – Uniforms, Synthetic Fabric
200-88 – Uniforms, Wool and Woolen Blends
Below dates are correct as of 2/7/25. The below dates may change.
Solicitation Posting: 2/5/25
Pre-bid Conference Date: 2/13/25, 2pm Virtual. See Link in Solicitation
Estimated Bid Due Date: 3/28/25, 11:59 pm (This may change – watch for amendments on WEBS)
This solicitation is for the purchase of commonly used uniform items, accessories, and associated services such as alterations, repairs, and customization. Uniform items include shirts, pants, boots, outerwear, and coveralls, while accessories consist of belts, holsters, hats, and other related items. Services will include silk screen printing, as well as alterations and repairs.
