ENHANCED PATROL RIFLE PACKAGES

The Town of Plainfield, Connecticut, is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified vendors to supply twenty-five complete Enhanced Patrol Rifle Packages for its Police Department, with each package containing a Colt Enhanced Patrol Rifle II PRO with an 11.5-inch barrel, an Aimpoint PRO optic, a Magpul MS1 sling, GrovTec sling swivels, a Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 1 light, a Savior Equipment American Classic Double Rifle Bag, and all necessary mounts, hardware, and batteries. All components must be professionally installed by a certified armorer, fully inspected for safety and function, and delivered in service-ready condition with proper documentation including serial numbers, armorer certifications, and completed National Firearms Act transfer paperwork. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Finance Department at Plainfield Town Hall no later than 12:00 P.M. on August 27, 2026, and will be publicly opened at that time; proposals received after the deadline will be returned unopened and all submitted proposals must remain valid for sixty days following submission. The award will be made using a trade-off methodology, weighing cost competitiveness at 55 percent, contractor experience and qualifications at 25 percent, ability to meet schedule at 10 percent, references and past performance at 5 percent, and completeness of proposal at 5 percent, with no requirement to select the lowest-priced bid. Each rifle package must be packaged in the specified Savior Equipment double bag, clearly labeled as approved by the Plainfield Police Department, and accompanied by a detailed itemized packing list and firearm identification list. All items must be new, unused, factory-original, and delivered to the Plainfield Police Department at 210 Norwich Road for inspection and acceptance, which will occur within ten business days of delivery; delivery does not constitute acceptance, and the contractor retains responsibility for the condition of the equipment until formal acceptance. The Town requires full compliance with MIL-STD-1913 for Picatinny rail mounting, manufacturer specifications, and all federal, state, and local firearms laws, with no substitutions permitted unless authorized in writing. The contractor must be registered with the Connecticut Secretary of the State, hold a valid Federal Firearms License, certify compliance with affirmative action and equal employment requirements, and indemnify the Town against all claims arising from defective products or improper installation. Insurance requirements include $1 million per occurrence commercial general liability, $1 million errors and omissions coverage, and the Town must be named as an additional insured.