Uniforms, Fire Department

The City of Mesa awarded a multi‑vendor, firm‑fixed‑price contract to supply NFPA‑compliant fire‑department uniforms, accessories, and related services. The contract covers an allowance‑based purchasing model for approximately 700 personnel, requires an online ordering portal with employee‑specific accounts, and mandates inventory levels sufficient for 30‑day stocked‑item delivery and 60‑day special‑order delivery. Vendors must provide measuring/fitting services, alterations, logo application, and a daily order‑reporting capability, while adhering to strict quality, warranty, and insurance standards. The three‑year contract (July 1 2024 – June 30 2026) may be renewed for up to two additional years and includes a CPI‑U‑linked price‑adjustment mechanism. • Supplies fire‑department uniforms (Group I, II, III) meeting NFPA standards. • Allows residential delivery without signature and includes a $100 replacement‑value provision. • Requires vendor‑managed inventory, online ordering system, and daily reporting of all orders.