Responses must include a separate pricing sheet and be received in business services at the address above by May 20, 2025, 2:00 PM. Formal sealed bids in a sealed envelope with the bid number clearly marked on the front are required. Faxed or email responses are not acceptable. Responses must be signed and include a list of three references, sample drawings, brand of
uniforms, warranty, delivery timeframe, fabric swatches (Kelly ****, Black ****, White **** white matte lycra, gold metallic lumina), uniform specifications, and a sample showing construction details. Shipping of the sample both ways is the responsibility of the bidder. Failure to submit all required items may result in bid rejection. The university will evaluate respondents based on quality, references, durability, warranty, and price. Contract and grant disclosure, combined boycott and illegal immigrant certification form, and EEO policy forms must be completed before a purchase order can be released.
Uniforms provided must be consistent with the quality of the sample uniform. The university reserves the right to return the
uniforms at the bidder's expense, deduct a prorated amount from the invoice, or purchase proper
uniforms elsewhere and charge the additional cost to the bidder if the quality is not consistent. The proposal and resulting contract is available to any college or university in Arkansas that wishes to utilize the services of the selected proposer. Any resultant contract shall not be assigned without the express written consent of the university. It is the intent of the university to purchase
uniforms that will last approximately 10 years. Anticipated delivery of
uniforms is Fall 2025.