City Uniform Bid

Agency:	City of Gatlinburg
State:	Tennessee
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Feb 17, 2026
Due Date:	Mar 5, 2026
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INVITATION TO BIDDERS

The City of Gatlinburg is accepting sealed bids on the purchase of work

uniforms for various departments for the period of one (1) year. The City of

Gatlinburg reserves the right to extend this agreement an additional year if

agreeable with successful bidder.

Bids will be sent to 912 East Parkway or P.O. Box 5, Gatlinburg, Tennessee,

37738 or can be walked in at City Hall, 1230 Parkway East, on the day of bid

until 2:30 p.m., March 5th, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened

and read aloud, and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable.

Bids shall be sealed in an envelope with the bidder's name, address, the bid

opening time and date and the quotation "Bid on Uniforms" stated plainly on

the outside.

Questions about the specifications need to be directed to Jason

Owens, Safety Director, at 865-436-1417 or Jasono@gatlinburgtn.gov.

Address bids document inquiries to Delea Patterson, Purchasing, Telephone

Number (865) 436-1409. Email is deleap@gatlinburgtn.gov.

Bid specifications will also be available on the City of Gatlinburg website at

www.gatlinburgtn.gov under "Bid Opportunities". This bid tab is located on

the center of the main page.

The City of Gatlinburg reserves the right to qualify bidders, to waive any

informalities, to accept/reject any/or all bids and to accept the bid deemed

most favorable to the City of Gatlinburg.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Prices quoted shall not include Federal or State taxes, if any are applicable. The

successful bidder shall furnish tax exemption forms, if required, with their invoices.

The prices quoted are that for which the materials or services will be delivered F.O.B.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Any additions, deletions, or variations from the following

specifications must be noted.

Inspection of the materials or equipment will be made by an agent of the City of

Gatlinburg, and if found defective or fails in any way to meet the terms of this agreement,

it will be rejected. Rejected materials or equipment will be replaced at the expense of the

bidder.

All technical specifications must accompany bid.

The City of Gatlinburg reserves the right to extend this agreement for an additional one

(1) year after the completion of the first agreement if mutually agreeable to vendor.

The City of Gatlinburg reserves the right to defer payment for thirty (30) days after

delivery. The City of Gatlinburg also reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.

The bidder agrees to indemnify the City of Gatlinburg from any and all liability, loss or

damage the City may suffer as a result of claims, demands, costs, or judgments against

it arising from any and all work under this agreement.

The bidder agrees to notify the City, in writing, within thirty (30) days, by registered mail,

at the City's address as stated in this agreement, of any claim against the bidder on the

obligations indemnified against. The City of Gatlinburg or the successful bidder shall

cancel this agreement at any time, with a thirty (30) day written notice due only to price

increases of bid items.

It is the policy of the City of Gatlinburg not to discriminate on the basis of race, color,

national origin, age, sex, or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in

admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services and activities. With regard

to all aspects of this contract, the contractor certifies and warrants it will comply with this

policy.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR UNIFORMS

Number Type

Shirts

101

Botton up

102

Button Up

103

Cotton T-

Shirt

104

Cotton T-

Shirt

105

Moisture

WickT-Shirt

106

Moisture

WickT-Shirt

107

Polo

108

Polo

Style Brand Color

Men’s

Relaxed Fit

Women’s

Cut

Relaxed Fit

Carhartt

Force

Carhartt

Force

Carhartt or

Equal

Carhartt or

Equal

Carhartt or

Equal

Carhartt or

Equal

Carhartt or

Equal

Carhartt or

Equal

Asphalt

Heather

Grey

Heather

Grey

Heather

Grey

Heather

Grey

Heather

Grey

Heather

Grey

Notes: Women's cut also for all T-Shirts, White City Logo

Pants

201

Pants

Dungaree Carhartt or Carhartt

Equal

Brown

202

Overalls

Unlined Carhartt or Carhartt

Men’s &

Bib

Equal

Brown

Women’s

Overalls

203

Women’s

Rugged

Carhartt or Carhartt

Pants

Relaxed Fit Equal

Brown

204

Insulated

Firm duck Carhartt or Carhartt

Overalls

insulated Equal

Brown

bib overall

Specifications

60/40 poly/cotton, double-layer color, meshed lined vent, 4 chest pocket,

articulate elbow, convertible roll sleeve

60/40 poly/cotton, double-Layer color, meshed lined vent, 4 chest pockets

100% cotton, chest pocket, rib knit crewneck

100% cotton, chest pocket, rib knit crewneck, rib knit cuffs

65/35 cotton/poly, fast dry, stain breaker, plaited knit construction, chest

pocket, flatlock seams, raglan sleeve

65/35 cotton/poly, fast dry, stain breaker, plaited knit construction, chest

pocket, flatlock seams, raglan sleeve

62/38 Poly/cotton, fast dry, 3 button placket, polo collar, stain breaker, colorfast,

tagless neck, chest pocket, no roll neck color.

62/38 Poly/cotton, stain breaker, colorfast, tagless neck, chest pocket, no roll

neck collar.

100% cotton duck canvas, sits above waist, multiple tool/utility pockets, hammer

loop, belt loops, reinforced back pockets, straight leg, loose fit

100% cotton duck canvas, front elastic suspenders, multi -compartment bib

pocket, zipper fly, front pockets, ruler pocket, double-front knee construction,

reinforced back pockets and kick panels

97/3 cotton/elastane, mid-rise, flex waistband, double-layer knee, multiple tool

pockets, utility band

12-ounce, firm-hand, 100% ring-spun cotton duck, Quilted nylon lining to waist;

Polyester insulation to waist, Adjustable elastic suspenders, bib pocket with zip

closure, Two large front pockets, Two reinforced back pockets. Double-layer

knees with openings for adding knee pads and cleaning out debris, Ankle-to-

thigh leg zippers with storm flaps and snap closures, Reinforced Cordura® back-

leg kick panels add durability

Shorts

301

302

Jackets

401

Rigby Cargo Rugged

Short

Flex

Carhartt or Dark Khaki

Equal

Rigby Cargo Women’s Carhartt or Dark Khaki

Short

Cut

Equal

Active Jacket Men’s and Carhartt or Carhartt

Women's Equal

Brown

98/2 cotton/spandex, durable stretch, sits at waist, left-leg pocket with phone

storage, utility pockets, reinforced back pockets, hidden hook & loop closure, 11-

inch inseam

98/2 cotton/spandex, durable stretch, sits at waist, left-leg pocket with phone

storage, utility pockets, reinforced back pockets, hidden hook & loop closure, 11-

inch inseam

100% cotton, nylon lining quilted 80gsm, attached hood, interior pockets, hand

pockets, pen stall, locker loop, elbow pleats, ribbed knit cuffs

402

Traditional Men’s and Carhartt or Carhartt

100% cotton, water repellant, nylon lining quilted, corduroy collar, two-way

Coat

Women's Equal

Brown

brass zipper, storm flap, chest & interior pockets, hand pockets, articulated

elbows, inner sleeve, ribbed knit cuffs, split back construction

403

500

Hats

600

601

Jacket

Hoodie

Shoreline Carhartt or Moss

Jacket

Equal

Marquette

Full-Zip

Sweatshirt

Carhartt or

equal

Heather

Grey

Low profile

Outdoor

Grey

Ball Cap

Grey

Sports Cap

Low profile Richardson

Grey

Trucker’s hat

Grey

Sports

Cap/Mesh

100% nylon, waterproof, 10K/10K waterproof/breathable, mesh lining, snap-on

detachable hood, heavy duty front zipper with storm flap, chest pocket, interior

& exterior pockets, inner sleeve storm cuffs, elastic drawcord hem.

0.5-ounce, 50% cotton / 50% polyester blend; Charcoal Heather: 55% cotton /

45% polyester; Heather Gray: 70% cotton / 30% polyester, hood with drawcord,

full zipper, rib-knit cuffs and waist, two front pockets

velcro back closure, white city logo

mesh back with snap closure

Each bidder shall provide color selections and literature for all bid items. All employee

name, department name, and city logo labels shall be "direct embroidery".

All bids submitted for clothing listed in these specifications shall be equal to brands such

as Wearguard, Red Kap Brand, Carhartt, etc. or better in quality.

The City of Gatlinburg may order other items not listed above from the successful bidder.

ESTIMATES FOR UNIFORM PURCHASE

Department

Parks and Recreation

Sanitation

Golf

Street

Water & Sewer

Parking

Building Maintenance

TOTAL

Number of Persons

135 **

NOTE: ** Approximate

The number of uniforms purchased shall be based upon a yearly purchase estimate of:

Short Sleeve button up

100

Long Sleeve button up

100

Short Sleeve T-Shirts

450

Long Sleeve T-Shirts

450

Short Sleeve Polo

115

Pants

540

Shorts

140

Overalls

Jackets

130

Hoodies

130

Hats

200

These quantities are estimates and over a period of time may vary but still should be

reasonably close. All lump sum bid prices to include all full prepared and delivered prices.

Clothing to be purchased under this contract shall be bought as needed for a twelve (12)

month period. Bid prices shall be firm for a minimum of twelve (12) months and the bidder

shall submit to the Finance Director of the City of Gatlinburg a thirty (30) day notice of all

price increases after this twelve (12) month period. Price increases deemed by the

Finance Director as excessive or unreasonable shall be reason for cancellation of

purchase contract.

Bidders shall provide color selections for all bid items. Sizing of each employee, "direct

embroidery" of employee name, department name and city logo labels shall be provided

by the bidder with each shirt, pant, jacket, and/or coverall purchased. A lump sum bid

price shall be determined for estimated quantities and will be the basis for award of bid.

Any deviations from these specifications must be noted in the bid. Pricing shall be

clearly stated in catalogs or accompanying price lists.

It is the preference of the City of Gatlinburg to award one contract for the purchase of

uniforms but not for individual clothing items. However, bid will be awarded in manner

that is in best interest to the City of Gatlinburg, and may be split by category: shirts, pants,

shorts, jackets, hoodies, hats.

Bids shall contain all costs of purchasing the uniform including but not limited to

preparation charges, employee name/department name/city logo label charges, and any

other miscellaneous charges. The bidder shall total all charges for all uniforms as

prescribed in this bid and submit the total as the bid price with individual unit prices, also.

All bidders shall submit samples when requested, at no cost to the City of Gatlinburg.

All clothing under this agreement must, at the beginning of this contract, be new and

unused. Any clothing deemed by the City of Gatlinburg to be unsuitable for use shall be

returned to the successful bidder at no cost to the City of Gatlinburg.

A delivery invoice shall be left upon each delivery with clothing amounts and costs on

each invoice at each delivery point. A statement shall be received by the City of Gatlinburg

by the fifth of each month detailing charges, dates delivered, and a listing by employee

and department. Invoices properly received by the fifth of each month shall be paid on or

about the first of the next month.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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