Uniform Dry Cleaning

2026-11-03

All items will be dry cleaned unless other cleaning method is authorized by the State Agency ( to also be dependent on garment manufacturers labeled cleaning instructions ). • All articles to be dry cleaned and / or laundered shall be done in accordance with the accepted standards of the American Institute of Laundering / best standard commercial methods . • All sleeves are to be sharply creased in the middle of the sleeve . • All trousers are to be sharply creased in the middle of the pant leg . • All dry cleaning and laundering shall be handled in such a manner as to prevent undue shrinkage . • Chemical injurious to fabric shall not be used . • All work is to be performed under good sanitary conditions . • All articles returned as cleaned , are to be free from solvent , soapy or other objectional odors . • All articles to be dry cleaned shall be spot cleaned for stains or conditions resistant to dry cleaning solvent . • For any articles and garments which the vendor deems unserviceable or warranting additional services , vendor will communicate with the State Agency on recommended next steps and receive approval for any additional services . • All articles to be dry cleaned will be subject to inspection , and any articles showing unsatisfactory workmanship will be returned to the vendor for necessary adjustments at no extra cost . • Vendor will stamp or identify each article of officer ’ s uniform and accessories . • Should a vendor damage , lose or misplace uniforms , garments or accessory items , responsibility for replacement lies with vendor . Replacements must be made within two weeks of notification or compensation at an agreed upon amount provided . All services shall comply with applicable federal , state , and local laws and environmental regulations . B . Services to be Provided The Vendor shall provide , at minimum , the following services : 1 . Dry Cleaning and Laundering • Dry cleaning of uniform dress coats , trousers , and other designated garments . • Laundering and pressing of uniform shirts and related items as specified . • Removal of stains consistent with standards of the American Institute of Laundering / best standard commercial methods . 2 . Pressing and Finishing • Uniform shirts shall be crisply pressed with proper creasing consistent with State Police standards . • Trousers shall be pressed with sharp , centered creases . • Garments shall be returned on appropriate hangers and protected for transport . 3 . Spot Treatment and Stain Removal • Vendors shall use professional - grade cleaning methods to remove stains . • Vendor shall notify the Division if a stain cannot be removed without risk of damage prior to proceeding . 4 . Alterations / Repair Services ( if available ) In addition to dry cleaning , the vendor must also be able to provide alterations and mending services on site for the following : hemming of pants , button replacement , zipper repair or replacement , seam and tear mending and sewing on department patches . Alterations / mending services carry ( 5 ) calendar day turnaround time frame . Vendor will also include a price list for general alterations , sewing on emblems , and repairs ( to be included as an attachment to the pricing page ). • Open Seams : All open seams ( such as arm , leg , or seat seams ) shall be sewn . • Loose buttons : To be tightened • Missing buttons : Using approved buttons that conform to uniform standard , vendor to replace missing buttons . • Loose accessories : Loose patches , hash marks , and chevrons to be stitched if they become loose . • Belt Loops : Reattach at original attachment points . • Minor repair : Mending of small tears or rips .

New Hampshire

2026-04-28