Maintenance & Repair - Athletic Equipment & Uniforms / WPS

This contract provides comprehensive cleaning, repair, re‑conditioning, and maintenance services for a wide array of athletic equipment and uniforms used by Worcester Public Schools. The awardee is responsible for all labor, parts, and materials needed to return equipment to serviceable condition, with defined pickup and return schedules each year. The two‑year base period may be extended for a third year at the city’s discretion, with any price increase capped by a bidder‑provided percentage. • Scope includes helmets, shoulder pads, game jerseys/pants, practice apparel, and girdles – total of eight item categories. • Detailed re‑conditioning procedures require cleaning, inspection, part replacement, painting, NOCSAE testing, and full re‑assembly of equipment. • Vendor must meet insurance, workers’ compensation, and indemnification requirements, and adhere to strict timelines (pickup in December, return by second Friday in May). • No performance or payment bonds required; bid security amount to be supplied by the bidder. • The contract is a sealed‑bid, unit‑price solicitation with a base value of approximately $23,764.50.