BPD HOLSTERS & BATONS

The City of Boston Procurement Department is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of holsters and batons for the Boston Police Department under solicitation number BD-27-1142-143-143-131834. The bid was posted on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of August 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, following a process that aligns with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. Performance will take place in Boston, Massachusetts, and the contractor must execute the contract within 10 days of the award notice. The contractor is required to adhere to municipal standards, including the prohibition of contract assignment without consent and compliance with Massachusetts state laws, prevailing wage requirements, and anti-human trafficking regulations. Key obligations include maintaining adequate insurance, providing performance and payment bonds if required, and actively soliciting certified minority and women-owned business enterprises for subcontracting. All goods must meet specified quality and durability standards, with the City retaining the right to inspect and accept deliverables at the destination before payment is authorized. Submissions must be made electronically through the City of Boston Supplier Portal or via sealed paper bids including a required bid deposit.