The State of Delaware is seeking proposals for footwear. Proposals are due December 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time. Written questions are due by November 13, 2025, 4:30 PM local time. The contract period is valid through October 31, 2026, with possible renewals. Vendors must submit through the online bid submission portal. Samples may be required. The state reserves the right to make multiple awards. The state will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the vendor in preparing and submitting a proposal. The state is a public agency and subject to the Delaware Freedom of Information Act. Vendors must provide business references. The state requires a new vendor to complete the registration process through the delaware supplier portal. Subcontracting is permitted. The state will pay vendor monthly, within thirty 30 days of receipt of the vendors billing. The vendor is required to bill as shipped to the respective ordering agencys. The state reserves the right to conduct any test or inspection it may deem necessary to ensure equipment, materials and services conform to contract requirements. The state reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part.
The bid notice states delivery for all footwear items shall be within the timeframe outlined in the pricing spreadsheet as delivery in days.
The bid notice states he state will pay vendor monthly, within thirty 30 days of receipt of the vendors billing, the amount which is legitimately earned by the vendor.
The bid notice states he successful vendors shall be required to extend any policy guarantee usually offered to the general public, federal, state, county, or municipal governments, on material in this contract against defective material, workmanship, and performance.
The bid notice states government support services shall award this contract to the most responsible and responsive vendor who best meets the terms and conditions of the proposal.
The bid notice states he qualifications and previous experience with similar contracts of this size include government as well as private sector contracts.
The bid notice states a penalty of 1. 00 per day per item will be charged after sixty 60 calendar days if the delay is the fault of the vendor.
The bid notice states government support services, reserves the right to require a bidder to furnish samples of any item on which a vendor submits a bid.