VENDOR CONTRACT FOR BLAUER JACKETS

Vendor Contract for Blauer Police Jackets for a contract term of three (3) years from date the of award with two (2) options to renew annually upon mutual agreement. To be in accordance with City of Milwaukee Specification No. 35a-A-7 updated 10/15/2026.

It is the intent of this specification to describe the minimum requirements for Jacket System and component parts to be purchased by the City of Milwaukee for the Police Department (MPD).

All garments must be manufactured to ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Standards and Bidders must provide certificate with their bid.

Bidders must price both the 9820 Blauer Tacshell Jacket and 4660 Blauer Softshell Liner in Regular cut sizes from XS through 6XL to be eligible for an award. Color: NAVY BLUE

Bidders must also price both the 9820 Blauer Tacshell Jacket and 4660 Blauer Softshell Liner in Tall cut sizes from M through 6XL to be eligible for an award. Color: NAVY BLUE

Bidders must commit to make scheduled visits to the Milwaukee Police Academy at 6680 N. Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209 to properly size Milwaukee Police Recruit Classes. These visits MUST take place within two (2) weeks of the Academy Quartermaster's request. A delivery date will be negotiated at the measurement appointment.

All prices shall be submitted on the Table A Price Worksheet and submitted with your bid.

The awarded bidder shall be required to repair or replace defective orders at their own cost within ten (10) business days of notice of the defect.

PRICNG SHALL INCLUDE VELCRO NAME STRIPS. FOR NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE, THE AWARDED BIDDER WILL AFFIX THE FOLLOWING CITY SUPPLIED ITEMS TO THE BLAUER POLICE JACKETS: MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT LEFT SHOULDER PATCH; GOLD OR SILVER CHEST BADGE; POLICE OFFICER OR POLICE SERGEANT NAME STRIP IN WHITE CAPITALIZED LETTERING; AND THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT AND ABOVE IN YELLOW CAPITALIZED LETTERING.

The awarded bidder shall be responsible for sending a monthly invoice containing individual order numbers, an item description, an item charge, and a total invoice amount owed.

The awarded bidder shall respond to all orders and inquiries within five (5) business days.

**Submission method:** Please submit your bids using Bonfire portal: https://cityofmilwaukee.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/255977. Bids submitted via email directly to the Purchasing Agent will be rejected.

All bids must be received by the Department of Administration, Purchasing Division no later than the closing date and time listed on the first (1st) page of this Invitation to Bid. All bids received after the specified closing date and time will be rejected.

Award will be made in total to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder complying with the bid specifications and delivery requirements. Bidders must quote all items to be eligible for an award.

The low bidder shall be determined by the average cost of all the items contained in this bid.

Bid Deposit or Bid Bond, if required: None

Performance Bond, if required: None

The specific requirements for this contract can be found on the City of Milwaukee Insurance Requirements document on the Bonfire Portal for this Bid.

Deliveries will only be accepted Monday through Friday excluding holidays. Deliveries will only be accepted from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.