Purchase of Body Armor for TPD

The City of Toledo Police Department is soliciting bids for the purchase of new body armor to equip the current academy class and to replace expired armor across its workforce. The solicitation, identified as 10008699, was posted on May 8, 2026, with bids due by 5:30 PM on May 26, 2026. Bidders must submit completed City forms including the Acknowledgment and Acceptance of Conditions, Contract Specifications, Primary and Subcontractor Forms, Living Wage Contract Addendum, Best Bid Criteria, Signed Construction Contract, and a Bid Guaranty of 2.5%. A bid bond of 5% is required at submission, and upon award, the successful bidder must provide a Payment Bond, Performance Bond, and if applicable, a Project Labor Agreement. The vendor will be required to submit certified payrolls starting two weeks after the project begins and on a weekly basis thereafter. A mandatory pre-construction meeting with the Contract Compliance Office must be held prior to work commencement. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted through the official Q&A portal on the bid platform. The contract is under the jurisdiction of the Ohio-based Toledo Police Department, with performance expected to occur within the city.