Point Blank AXII-4 Ballistic Vests

INVITATION FOR BID IFB #001-45For the provision of:Point Blank AXII-4 Ballistic Vests  Hall County, Georgia, Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified contractors to provide Ballistic Vest to the Hall County Sheriff’s Department (herein “Services”/” Commodities”). The County seeks to award one (1) contractor to perform all the services/provide all the commodities.  The County will make any extension of the bidding period by a formal written addendum and publicly post on the County. Schedule of Events:Date IFB Issued:  March 27, 2024Bid Due Date: April 11, 2024                              Bidding Process: Hall County (herein “County”) is now accepting sealed bids for the provision of Services in the County’s Purchasing Division, located on the fourth (4th) floor of the Hall County Government Center, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504, until 2:00 p.m., EST on April 11, 2024. Bidders must submit three (3) copies of their bid along with all completed mandatory documents, signed affidavits in hardcopy and include one (1) USB Flash Drive with all documents.  Proposal Documents: Bidders may download bid submittal documents via the County’s Website at https://www.hallcounty.org/Bids.aspx   then choose “Point Blank AXII-4 Ballistic Vests”. General Qualifications: Bidders must be in the regular business of providing similar services, be licensed, insured, and bonded (if required) to perform services in the State of Georgia.  Bid Retention: Bidders may not withdraw their bid after the bid opening. Bids must be valid for one-hundred and twenty (120) calendar days. The County reserves the right to retain all bids submitted and use any idea(s) in a bid regardless of award.  The County shall have the right to waive any informality or irregularity of immaterial deviation in any bid received. All forms and documents entitled ‘Mandatory’ must be completed and returned with the bid. Please sign Exhibit B - Contract. Award Process: The County reserves the option to reject any or all bids, in whole or part, or to select any bidder, without liability on part of the County to the Bidder to complete the described Work.   The County will award the contract to one (1) company to perform all work to the lowest cost, responsible and responsive bidder. Lead times and length of time to complete the services may also be a factor in award. The Bidder expressly understands that the County may reject bids for any reason.                                      Vendor shall provide the following with their bid response:                                     A.        Valid Business License                                    B.         Required licenses and certifications                                    C.        Bid Bond - N/A 1.0  SCOPE OF WORK           The successful bidder shall provide Point Blank AXII-4 Ballistic Vest for use by the Hall County Sheriff’s Department. General: To purchase ballistic vests and other miscellaneous items for use by the Hall County Sheriff’s Department with a guaranteed bid price for a 12-month period. This contract will begin upon contract execution and be in effect until June 30, 2025. The successful bidder may be allowed four (4) annual one (1) year renewals of this contract all upon the same terms and conditions. Specifications: The following minimum specification shall apply to the requested services:The Hall County Sheriff’s Department has identified specific items that have been chosen for this bid as listed on EXHIBIT – C, Mandatory Cost Proposal Worksheet.          Any exceptions, variances, or differences must be stated on EXHIBIT C to be considered. If none are stated, it will be understood that the bid proposal is exactly as specified. The requirements cover all items inside and outside of vehicles.  All items shall be new and unused.       2.0 SUBMISSION OF BIDS               2.01     Complete and include all the Mandatory Exhibit Documents shown below in 2.03.  Failure                               to include any of the mandatory documents listed may result in disqualification.  All                                           responses must be in writing.                 2.02     Bidders must submit their response in a sealed envelope clearly marked with “INVITATION                           FOR BID #001-45” on the outside.  The submittal must be signed.  Faxed or emailed bids                                 are not accepted.              2.03     Follow these instructions carefully. Complete and return the following Mandatory                                               Documents included in your bid envelope.                          Exhibit A - Bid Response Sheet                         Exhibit B – Signed Contract                          Exhibit C - Cost Proposal                          Exhibit D – W-9 Form                         Exhibit E – E-Verify Affidavit                         Exhibit F - Ethics Affidavit                         Copy of Business License                         Certificate of Insurance              2.04    Bidders are responsible to review and comply with any Addenda regarding this IFB posted                              on the County Website, sign and return all Addenda with the bid package response.              2.05     All bids must be sealed.             2.06     If a Bid Bond is required then it must be included in the bid response.             2.07     Any exceptions to specifications must be in writing and enclosed in the bid response.             2.08    Bids openings are open to the public and bidders may attend but are not required to do so.              2.09    All bids, supporting materials and correspondence relating to this IFB become property of                              Hall County when received.             2.10    Bidder bears all responsibility for expenses incurred in responding to this IFB and such to be                           borne exclusively by the proposer.              2.11    Bidders may submit bids to the following address by the deadline date and time. Deliver Bids                         in person or by FedEx/UPS/USPS or Courier to:Cheryl Wright, BuyerHall County Government CenterPurchasing Division - 4th Floor2875 Browns Bridge Road,Gainesville, GA 30504