Division of Wildlife Smith and Wesson M&P Fiscal year 2027

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, is soliciting bids for the procurement of 50 Smith and Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Metal Carry Comp handguns for use by officers and cadets. Each firearm must feature a full size frame with a 4.22 inch barrel, be black in color, and meet specific physical dimensions and weight requirements. Required accessories for each unit include an Aimpoint COA RDS, night sights, and three magazines, one of which must be an extended magazine with a Springer base pad. Deliverables must be provided F.O.B. Destination to the Division of Wildlife Warehouse in Columbus, Ohio, with a required delivery date of May 3, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the low lot total, calculated by multiplying the unit cost by the estimated usage. Bidders must bid on all items to be considered responsive. The State of Ohio applies several preferences to the evaluation process, including Buy American, Buy Ohio, and Veteran-Friendly Business preferences, as well as specific percentage-based preferences under the Ohio Administrative Code. Contractors must comply with standard state terms and conditions, including the submission of an approved Affirmative Action Plan, adherence to Ohio ethics and conflict of interest laws, and the maintenance of commercial insurance with a minimum A-VII rating from A.M. Best. Invoices are to be submitted directly to Financial Shared Services in Columbus, Ohio.