Winter Coat Government Bids & RFPs

The RFP responses are due by April 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST. Samples are due by April 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.

The bid notice states that payment terms are net 30 days from the date the state receives an error-free invoice with all necessary and complete supporting documentation.

The manufacturer shall include with its proposal a written warranty for each product that it intends to furnish. Warranties must be based on commercial use, and shall extend for a minimum term of one 1 year from the date a product is available for use by the purchaser; however, longer term warranties are desirable and will be given favorable consideration, all else being equal.

Awards will be made under the provisions of 29 V. S. A. 903. The state may award one or more contracts and reserves the right to make additional awards to other compliant bidders at any time if such award is deemed to be in the best interest of the state. All other considerations being equal, preference will be given to resident bidders of the state and/or to products raised or manufactured in the state, purchase of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States, and bidders who have practices that promote clean energy and address climate change.

To be awarded a contract by the State of Vermont, a bidder, except an individual doing business in his/her own name, must be registered with the Vermont Secretary of State's office and must obtain a contractor's business account number issued by the Vermont Department of Taxes.

A bidders conference will not be held.

Please send one size large outer jacket without VSP patch and one size large softshell inner jacket without VSP patch to the Vermont Office of Purchasing and Contracting OPC. The sample package must include prepaid return shipping labels and be delivered no later than April 23, 2026.

The bid states that delivery andor completion to be made within days from date of notification by the city.

The bid states erms, prompt pay discount 30 days, net 45 days.

The bid states that he bidder to who a contract is awarded guarantees to the city of worcester all equipment, materials and or workmanship for a period of one 1 year after final inspection and acceptance.

The bid states that awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications.

The bid states that he procurement officer shall award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

The bid states that any bid withdrawn after time and date specified, the bidder shall forfeit deposit on bid as liquidated damages.

The bid states that samples may be requested by the city. bidders shall provide any and all samples, at no cost to the city, within 5 days from request.

The bid states that any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications of terms and conditions must do so within five 5 days saturdays, sundays and holidays excluded before scheduled bid opening date.

The bid notice states please state a reasonable estimation of complete delivery.

The city of missoula reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any and all bids, and if all bids are rejected, to readvertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as in the judgment of its officials best meets the citys requirements.

Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with brian hensel, deputy director of streets operations maintenance division, 435 ryman, missoula, mt **** prior to bid opening at 2: 00 pm on march 2, 2026.