169 - Apparel
| Location: | Ohio |
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| Posted: | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Cleveland |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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169 - Apparel
File Number: 169
Closing Date: April 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
Requestor/Buyer: Gregory Hart
Contact Email:
ghart@clevelandohio.gov
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INVITATION TO BID
(This is not an order.)
Page 1 of 5
CITY OF CLEVELAND
Division of Purchases & Supplies
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 128
Cleveland, OH 44114
Buyer: Gregory Hart
216-664-7076
ghart@clevelandohio.gov
Requestor: Lisa Melhuish
216-664-6017
LMelhuish@clevelandohio.gov
Procurement Folder
158984
RFB No.
RFB 6004 202600000000169
RFB Description
APPAREL
RFB Closing Date/Time
April 20, 2026 3:00 PM
Department/Division Public Bid Opening Date/Time
6004
April 20, 2026 3:00 PM
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Event Description
Group/
Line#
Commodity Description
1 / 1 First Tactical Performance Short Sleeve Polo# 112509
Item Quantity/
UOM
5.00000 /
EA
Event Date
Service
Dates
Catalog
Discount
COLOR-FRENCH BLUE- SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTIONS OF PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES FOR THE First Tactical Short
Sleeve Performance POLOS :
Women's #122509 -Color FRENCH BLUE , Men's #112509 - Color French BLUE ; price must include embroidery fee and A CEMS Crisis
Response Tape embroidered . NO SUBSITUTION. CEMS Crisis Response Tape embroidery MUST BE DESIGNED & PROVIDED BY
THE VENDOR. Number of Days for Delivery After Awarded the PO: within 5 weeks after PERSONNEL are measured A MUST .
First Tactical is the only Class C Uniform approved by the Commissioner of the Division of EMS for Community Crisis Response
Department within the division of EMS.
Bidder must be an authorized distributor for the First Tactical brand.
**A letter from the manufacturer, with First Tactical letterhead, must be submitted with the bid stating they are an authorized distributor Or
your bid will be omitted.
.** Vendor must be available within 2 days of the phone call after being awarded the Purchase order to measure personnel and must have
available sizes for the fittings for personnel.
Polo Shirt must include (1) one Community Crisis Response tape embroidery, (that the vendor must provide & be designed by the vendor)
and placed on left side of the shirt/chest, on the right side of the shirt/chest, Embroidery in white must include the Rank of personnel and
badge number underneath the rank. The tape embroidery font, size and color must be approved by the Commissioner of EMS or designee,
pictures will be provided of the tape /artwork with the bid for potential bidders of the uniform items.
SPECIFICATIONS: 6.5 oz 100% Polyester, Snag resistant, Fade resistant, shrink & wrinkle resistant with melamine buttons, naturally
moisture wicking, with an antimicrobial finish, innovative pen pockets, tapered fit, incorporates three mic/media/pen/eyewear loops at
shoulders and bottom of front placket.
ADDITIONAL : quality, inspection/rejection, deviations & return language will be attached to the bid as requested by the designee from the
Division of EMS to the buyer to be attached to the bid for potential bidders.
Ship To:
Vendor Response
Cleveland Ems Headquarters
Cleveland Ems Headquarters
1701 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Unit Price
$
Extension
$
Delivery Days
Day(s)
Group/
Line#
Commodity Description
1 / 2 First Tactical Performance Long Sleeve Polo# 111503 &
121503
Item Quantity/
UOM
5.00000 /
EA
Service
Dates
Catalog
Discount
INVITATION TO BID
(This is not an order.)
Page 2 of 5
CITY OF CLEVELAND
Division of Purchases & Supplies
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 128
Cleveland, OH 44114
Buyer: Gregory Hart
216-664-7076
ghart@clevelandohio.gov
Requestor: Lisa Melhuish
216-664-6017
LMelhuish@clevelandohio.gov
Procurement Folder
158984
RFB Closing Date/Time
April 20, 2026 3:00 PM
RFB No.
RFB 6004 202600000000169
RFB Description
APPAREL
Department/Division Public Bid Opening Date/Time
6004
April 20, 2026 3:00 PM
SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTIONS OF PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES FOR THE First Tactical Long Sleeve Performance POLOS :
Women's #121503 -Color FRENCH BLUE , Men's #111503 - Color French BLUE ; price must include embroidery fee and A CEMS Crisis
Response Tape embroidered . NO SUBSITUTION. CEMS Crisis Response Tape embroidery MUST BE DESIGNED & PROVIDED BY
THE VENDOR. Number of Days for Delivery After Awarded the PO: within 5 weeks after PERSONNEL are measured A MUST .
First Tactical is the only Class C Uniform approved by the Commissioner of the Division of EMS for Community Crisis Response
Department within the division of EMS. Bidder must be an authorized distributor for the First Tactical brand.
**A letter from the manufacturer, with First Tactical letterhead, must be submitted with the bid stating they are an authorized distributor Or
your bid will be omitted..
** Vendor must be available within 2 days of the phone call after being awarded the Purchase order to measure personnel and must have
available sizes for the fittings for personnel.
Polo Shirt must include (1) one Community Crisis Response tape embroidery, (that the vendor must provide & be designed by the vendor)
and placed on left side of the shirt/chest, on the right side of the shirt/chest, Embroidery in white must include the Rank of personnel and
badge number underneath the rank. The tape embroidery font, size and color must be approved by the Commissioner of EMS or designee,
pictures will be provided of the tape /artwork with the bid for potential bidders of the uniform items
SPECIFICATIONS: 6.5 oz 100% Polyester, Snag resistant, Fade resistant, shrink & wrinkle resistant with melamine buttons, naturally
moisture wicking, with an antimicrobial finish, innovative pen pockets, tapered fit, incorporates three mic/media/pen/eyewear loops at
shoulders and bottom of front placket.
ADDITIONAL : quality, inspection/rejection, deviations & return language will be attached to the bid as requested by the designee from the
Division of EMS to the buyer to be attached to the bid for potential bidders.
Ship To:
Vendor Response
Cleveland Ems Headquarters
Cleveland Ems Headquarters
1701 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Unit Price
$
Extension
$
Delivery Days
Day(s)
Group/
Line#
Commodity Description
1 / 3 5.11 STRYKE PANT W/FLEX TAC # 64386 (Coyote)
Item Quantity/
UOM
10.00000 /
EA
Service
Dates
Catalog
Discount
SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTIONS OF PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES FOR THE
5.11 Tactical TDU Pants - Mfr.: 5.11 Tactical, Inc., Style#: 64386 (Women), 74369 (Men) Color: Coyote (120) NO SUBSITUTION. -
Number of Days for Delivery After Awarded the PO: within 5 weeks after PERSONNEL are measured A MUST . Vendor must be available
within 2 days of the phone call after being awarded the Purchase order to measure personnel and must have available sizes for the fittings for
personnel.
5.11 brand is the only Class C Uniform approved by the Commissioner of the Division of EMS for Community Crisis Response Department
within the division of EMS. Bidder must be an authorized distributor for the 5.11 Tactical brand.
**A letter from the manufacturer, with 5.11 Tactical letterhead, must be submitted with the bid stating they are an authorized distributor. Or
your bid will be omitted.
INVITATION TO BID
(This is not an order.)
Page 3 of 5
CITY OF CLEVELAND
Division of Purchases & Supplies
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 128
Cleveland, OH 44114
Buyer: Gregory Hart
216-664-7076
ghart@clevelandohio.gov
Requestor: Lisa Melhuish
216-664-6017
LMelhuish@clevelandohio.gov
Procurement Folder
158984
RFB Closing Date/Time
April 20, 2026 3:00 PM
RFB No.
RFB 6004 202600000000169
RFB Description
APPAREL
Department/Division Public Bid Opening Date/Time
6004
April 20, 2026 3:00 PM
SPECIFICATIONS: 65% POLYESTER, 35% COTTON Flex-Tac mechanical stretch ripstop 6.8 oz, DWR CO finish. Articulated knees
with knee pad pocket, Bar tacking at major seams & stress points, 12 pockets sized for tactical use, YKK zippers & Prym snaps, 5.11 5.11s
signature angled cargo pockets with its distinctive oblique pleats, exclusive rounded corners, asymmetrical pocket flap and original arc
stitching.
ADDITIONAL : quality, inspection/rejection, deviations & return language will be attached to the bid as requested by the designee from the
Division of EMS to the buyer to be attached to the bid for potential bidders.
Ship To:
Vendor Response
Cleveland Ems Headquarters
Cleveland Ems Headquarters
1701 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Unit Price
$
Extension
$
Delivery Days
Day(s)
Group/
Line#
Commodity Description
1 / 4 CEMS COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE TAPE FOR S/
S & L/S POLO'S
Item Quantity/
UOM
5.00000 /
EA
Service
Dates
Catalog
Discount
CEMS COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE TAPE- CEMS Crisis Response Tape embroidery FOR SHORT SLEEVE AND LONG
SLEEVE PERFORMANCE POLO SHIRTS FOR THIS BID. Women's #122509 -Color FRENCH BLUE , Men's #112509 - Color French
BLUE ; Women's #121503 -Color FRENCH BLUE , Men's #111503 - Color French BLUE ; COMMODITY LINES #1 & #2- MUST BE
DESIGNED & PROVIDED BY THE VENDOR & BE ON PLACED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SHIRT/CHEST.. The tape embroidery
font, size and color must be approved by the Commissioner of EMS or designee, pictures will be provided of the tape /artwork with the bid
for potential bidders
Ship To:
Vendor Response
Cleveland Ems Headquarters
Cleveland Ems Headquarters
1701 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Unit Price
$
Extension
$
Delivery Days
Day(s)
Group/
Line#
Commodity Description
1 / 5 EMBROIDER RANK & BADGE NUMBER
Item Quantity/
UOM
5.00000 /
EA
Service
Dates
Catalog
Discount
EMBROIDER RANK & BADGE NUMBER Embroidery FOR SHORT SLEEVE AND LONG SLEEVE PERFORMANCE POLO
SHIRTS FOR THIS BID. FOR Women's #122509 -Color FRENCH BLUE , Men's #112509 FOR COMMODITY LINES #1 & #2-
Embroidery in white must include the Rank of personnel and badge number underneath the rank, embroidery font, size and color must be
approved by the Commissioner of EMS or designee.
Ship To:
Vendor Response
Cleveland Ems Headquarters
Cleveland Ems Headquarters
Unit Price
$
Extension
$
Delivery Days
Day(s)
CITY OF CLEVELAND
Division of Purchases & Supplies
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 128
Cleveland, OH 44114
INVITATION TO BID
(This is not an order.)
Page 4 of 5
Buyer: Gregory Hart
216-664-7076
ghart@clevelandohio.gov
Requestor: Lisa Melhuish
216-664-6017
LMelhuish@clevelandohio.gov
Procurement Folder
158984
RFB Closing Date/Time
April 20, 2026 3:00 PM
RFB No.
RFB 6004 202600000000169
RFB Description
APPAREL
Department/Division Public Bid Opening Date/Time
6004
April 20, 2026 3:00 PM
1701 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Vendor Response
Vendor Total Amount for Items
$
Vendor Total Amount for Services
$
Payment Discount Offer
%
Day(s)
TERMS OF DELIVERY
Price quoted shall be F.O.B. delivered to the place designated on purchase order. No other terms will be acceptable.
Delivery quoted must be stated in terms of work days after receipt of the order.
All charges for shipping must be included within the Unit Price for each item quote unless otherwise designated by a separate line with a
specified dollar amount inclusive of all shipping charges.
No freight charges will be considered nor processed for payment unless apart of the original quote submitted prior to bid award.
BIDDER AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW AND ON REVERSE SIDE OF THIS BID
Shipping/Freight Charges
ALL CHARGES FOR SHIPPING MUST BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE UNIT PRICE OF EACH QUOTE UNLESS
OTHERWISE DESIGNATED BY A SEPARATE LINE ITEM WITH A SPECIFIED DOLLAR AMOUNT INCLUSIVE OF
ALL SHIPPING CHARGES.
NO FREIGHT CHARGES WILL BE CONSIDERED NOR PROCESSED FOR PAYMENT UNLESS APART OF THE
ORIGINAL QUOTE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO BID AWARD.
Call Buyer Only
Bidders must address all questions to the Buyer (See Above.) Do NOT contact the "Requestor." Contract only the Buyer listed
above.
No Price increase
This Purchase Order does not permit price increases.
Missing information
It is each bidder's individual responsibility to determine for themselves, in advance of bid submission, the accuracy and
completeness of any and all information in an RFB. If a potential bidder does not notify the Division of Purchases and Supplies
in advance of the bid opening date of any possible discrepancy then any such discrepancy or erratum cannot be the basis for a
protest of award. Contact the Buyer immediately if there is a question of accuracy or completeness in these bid documents.
CITY OF CLEVELAND
Division of Purchases & Supplies
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 128
Cleveland, OH 44114
INVITATION TO BID
(This is not an order.)
Page 5 of 5
Buyer: Gregory Hart
216-664-7076
ghart@clevelandohio.gov
Requestor: Lisa Melhuish
216-664-6017
LMelhuish@clevelandohio.gov
Procurement Folder
158984
RFB Closing Date/Time
April 20, 2026 3:00 PM
RFB No.
RFB 6004 202600000000169
BIDDER MUST COMPLETE & SIGN BELOW
NAME OF THE FIRM:
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY:
FED ID # / SSN #:
PHONE NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
RFB Description
APPAREL
Department/Division Public Bid Opening Date/Time
6004
April 20, 2026 3:00 PM
STATE:
FAX NO.:
ZIP CODE:
PLEASE PRINT CONTACT NAME:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
DATE:
All bids and related documents must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the RFB number.
RETURN BID TO:
Division of Purchases & Supplies
601 Lakeside Ave
Room 128, City Hall
Cleveland, OH 44114
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