Assorted Wearing Apparel

The City of Newport News is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB #27‑0915‑3017) for the procurement of assorted wearing apparel, accessories, screen‑printing, embroidery, and logo‑design services for the Department of Parks & Recreation and potentially other city departments. The contract requires a vendor that can supply new, unused garments in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles; provide multi‑color screen printing and embroidery; create custom logo designs; deliver bulk orders within 10 calendar days after sample approval (and replacements within three business days); and optionally operate an online ordering portal. All items must be sourced from a location no more than 30 miles from 701 Town Center Dr, Newport News, VA. The City anticipates high‑volume, short‑lead‑time orders (e.g., 900 units for Youth Programs and up to 729 units for Athletics within a three‑week period). Bids are to be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal by November 9, 2026 3:00 pm. Questions are due by October 29, 2026 12:00 pm. • Supply of T‑shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, polo shirts, work‑flex tops, scrubs, caps, and related accessories. • Custom screen‑printing (single‑ and multi‑color) and embroidery (up to four colors) with city‑owned logo ownership. • Digital proof approval before production; rapid turnaround (≤10 days) for initial bulk orders. • Requirement for packaging, labeling, and shipping protection. • Optional online ordering portal and ability to accommodate last‑minute size/quantity changes. • Vendor must be located ≤30 mi from the city and comply with Virginia business registration, small‑business/SDVOSB goals, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.