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This Solicitation opportunity from Ohio was posted on June 9, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Body Armour & Tactical Gear UTC

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RFQ030557State & Local

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The City of Columbus, Division of Police, is seeking to establish a Universal Term Contract for the procurement and distribution of body armor and tactical gear for its sworn personnel, with the contract duration extending until October 31, 2028. The contract aims to secure a reliable source of tactical equipment, requiring bidders to demonstrate substantial experience in providing similar materials and services over the past five years. Bidders must also present documented successful contracts with at least four clients that are comparable in scope, complexity, and cost. The procurement process includes a deadline for submitting questions by June 23, 2025, with responses to be posted by June 27, 2025, and the proposal submission deadline set for July 17, 2025. Interested vendors are directed to the City of Columbus Vendor Services website for detailed procedures on proposal submission and additional bid information. The contract, identified as RFQ030557, is managed by the Ohio-based City of Columbus Finance and Management Department and is valued between five and fifteen million dollars. It emphasizes the importance of vendors demonstrating relevant experience and proven performance in supplying tactical gear and body armor to ensure the safety and operational readiness of police personnel. The solicitation process is open and accessible through the designated online portal, providing a streamlined avenue for vendors to participate in this significant procurement initiative.

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RFQ030557 Bidder Guide - City of Columbus

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RFQ030557 Proposal 2025 SWAT Tactical Gear

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AgencyOhio → City of Columbus, Finance and Management Department
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1.0 SCOPE & CLASSIFICATION 1.1 Scope: This proposal is to provide the City of Columbus, Division of Police, with a Universal Term Contract (blanket type) to purchase and distribution of Body Armor and Tactical Gear for its sworn personnel. The proposed contract will be in effect through October 31, 2028. 1.2 Classification: The successful bidder will provide and deliver tactical gear, body armor, and related items. Bidders are required to show experience in providing this type of material and/or services as detailed in these specifications. 1.2.1 Bidder Experience: The offeror must submit an outline of its experience and work history in these types of materials and/or warranty service for the past five years. 1.2.2 Bidder References: The offeror shall have documented proven successful contracts from at least four customers that the offeror supports that are similar in scope, complexity, and cost to the requirements of this specification. 1.3 Specification Questions: Questions regarding this bid must be submitted on the Vendor Services portal by June 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Responses will be posted on the RFQ on Vendor Services no later than June 27, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. 1.4 For additional information concerning this bid, including procedures on how to submit a proposal, you must go to the City of Columbus Vendor Services web site at http://vendors.columbus.gov/sites/public and view this bid number.

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