Safety Shoes and Boots Supplies

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island requires a vendor to supply safety shoes and boots on an as-needed basis for approved employees. The agency is seeking to establish a reliable supply of footwear to ensure workplace safety and compliance. The inventory must include men's safety boots and shoes in sizes 8 to 13, and women's safety boots and shoes in sizes 6 to 11, with all footwear available in Medium, Wide, and Extra Wide widths. All provided boots must carry an Electrical Hazard rating. The agency requires the inventory list to coincide exactly with the bid pricing and coding. Approved employees may receive either a bid shoe or a bid boot, or they may elect to upgrade to a non-bid style. The agency will pay up to $125 for alternative or upgraded styles, and the vendor must collect any cost exceeding this limit directly from the employee. All merchandise must carry a full warranty for six months from the date of receipt. The agency will not pay any fees for shipping, handling, ordering, returns, or restocking. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The performance of the work will take place onsite in Kingston, Rhode Island. The agency is currently looking for proposals and has not disclosed a specific budget beyond the $125 individual employee allowance.