PROBATION & FIRE DEPARTMENT: BADGES AND REPAIR SERVICES

The County of Riverside is soliciting quotations under RFQ FPARC-418 to establish a contract for the purchase, repair, and replacement of badges and belt buckles for the Riverside County Fire Department and Probation Department. The scope of work includes the provision of new gold and silver badges, rank-specific and retirement badges, and comprehensive refurbishment services such as polishing, replating, and enamel repair. All products must be manufactured entirely in the United States, with specific material requirements including C42500 brass for gold badges and C75200 nickel silver for silver badges, both featuring a clear thermal acrylic coating of at least 1.5 mils. The contract is intended for a five-year period ending June 1, 2031, with the possibility of one-year renewals. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though the County may evaluate other factors such as delivery dates, product acceptability, and customer support. A five percent price preference is available for qualified small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and active duty-owned businesses. Bids must be submitted electronically via PublicPurchase.com by September 16, 2026, at 1:30 PM Pacific Time. Payment terms are set at thirty working days from the receipt of an acceptable invoice or the delivery of goods and services.