When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Visalia. The work is located in Visalia, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Promotional products and branded apparel supplier. In-house embroidery and screen-printing capabilities. Experience sourcing uniforms, office attire, and recreational apparel. Ability to provide benchmark or equivalent apparel products. Capacity to manage multi-item contracts over a two-year term. Familiarity with public sector or institutional branded merchandise contracts. Regional presence or reliable distribution capability in California.

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Overview

Events, Printing & Promotional Goods

Visalia, California, United StatesPosted: July 25, 2026Deadline: September 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

This solicitation seeks a vendor to supply and customize branded apparel, uniforms, and promotional items using embroidery and screen-printing services. The contract term is two years, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and question deadline in August 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a proven record of experience in providing custom branding services
Must directly perform customized embroidery and screen-printing services
Must have a business address within Tulare County for a minimum of six months to qualify for local preference
Must maintain insurance coverage as specified in the contract
Must obtain a City of Visalia business tax certificate prior to commencement of work
Must provide written quotes for each apparel item
Must provide apparel or material samples upon request
Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: August 18th, 2026

Deadline for submitting questions: August 21st, 2026

Bids due: September 3rd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 21, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

City Of Visalia

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking a vendor to provide custom branding services for recreational apparel, office attire, and related promotional items. The selected contractor will be responsible for procuring required garments and accessories, including shirts, sweatshirts, outerwear, and headwear, and delivering customization services such as embroidery and screen printing.

The scope includes supplying benchmark items, approved equivalents, or other comparable apparel, promotional products, uniforms, and accessories. The vendor is expected to support branded merchandise needs across a range of clothing and accessory categories while meeting the organization's customization requirements.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026. The resulting contract is expected to run for a period of two years.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Visalia. The work is located in Visalia, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Promotional products and branded apparel supplier
In-house embroidery and screen-printing capabilities
Experience sourcing uniforms, office attire, and recreational apparel
Ability to provide benchmark or equivalent apparel products
Capacity to manage multi-item contracts over a two-year term
Familiarity with public sector or institutional branded merchandise contracts
Regional presence or reliable distribution capability in California

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