Furnish And Deliver Gloves (Nitrile, Work And Utility) For Various Monmouth County Departments On-Call, As Needed For The Period January 1, 2027 Through December 31, 2027

Monmouth County Purchasing Division is soliciting bids for the furnishing and delivery of a wide array of gloves, including nitrile, work, and utility types, to serve various Monmouth County departments on an on-call, as-needed basis. This comprehensive bid encompasses a significant quantity and variety of hand protection products, featuring specific requirements for nitrile disposable gloves in multiple sizes (Small to XXL), both medical/food grade black nitrile gloves (5 mil, unpowdered, FDA approved) and heavy-duty black nitrile gloves (6 mil, exam grade, industrial/automotive service). The scope further extends to include polyethylene food service gloves, brown jersey cotton gloves (unlined and lined), string knit gloves with full palm latex coating, various impact-style work gloves with specific ANSI puncture, cut, and impact level ratings, Ironclad Command Impact Gloves with advanced features, reinforced leather work gloves, and specialized Radians RWG560 Axis polyurethane coated gloves (ANSI A4 cut, A6 abrasion, P5 puncture) and Radians RWG27 dipped winter gripper cut protection gloves (ANSI A3 cut, cold contact level 2 thermal resistance). The contract period for these essential goods is scheduled from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, ensuring a consistent supply for county operations. Prospective contractors must fulfill specific requirements, most notably the mandatory submission of samples at the time of bid for nearly all specified glove items. This critical requirement allows the Monmouth County Purchasing Division to evaluate product quality and adherence to detailed specifications, including material composition, thickness, size, grade (e.g., medical, exam, industrial), texture, length, and adherence to various ANSI standards for cut, abrasion, puncture, and impact protection. While no explicit requirements for specific contractor licenses or extensive general experience are detailed in the provided text, the emphasis on precise product specifications and sample submissions indicates a need for vendors with proven capability to supply high-quality, compliant products. There are no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits mentioned for this particular solicitation. Bids for this solicitation, identified as F-20-2027, must be received by the Monmouth County Purchasing Division no later than September 16, 2026, at 10:30:00 AM. Submissions must be made on standard Request for Bid (RFB) forms, following the specific manner and requirements outlined in the official specifications. Information on how to obtain these detailed specifications can be acquired directly from the Monmouth County Purchasing Department. Bidders should direct inquiries and correspondence regarding this procurement to Sophia Giezey, contactable via phone at (732) 431-7370 or fax at (732) 431-7379, located at the Hall of Records, 3rd Floor, 1 East Main St., Freehold, NJ 07728. There is no mention of required bid security or performance bonds in the provided text.