Purchase of FN-15 Patrol Rifles and Accessories

The St. Petersburg Police Department is soliciting standardized rifle platforms and accessories to enhance operational readiness, officer safety, and uniformity across field deployments, with the specified requirement for FN-15 Patrol Rifles and accompanying components including sights, lights, slings, and magazines—all in quantities of 30 units each. The solicitation, numbered Quote-26-224, was posted on April 23, 2026, with responses due by May 1, 2026, and is open to vendors who must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in firearms distribution, hold a valid Federal Firearms License, carry liability insurance, and comply with all applicable laws. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) and are encouraged to identify as City-certified Small Business Enterprises or Minority/Women Business Enterprises, though no federal socioeconomic set-asides apply. The contract will be awarded based on a trade-off evaluation prioritizing vendor qualifications, technical capability, past performance, and value over price, not through a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process. Delivery is required at 1301 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, with title and risk of loss retained by the vendor until acceptance by the City at the delivery location, effectively requiring FOB Destination terms. The City will inspect and accept only conforming items meeting specifications, with any nonconforming goods to be corrected at the vendor’s expense. Payment terms mandate monthly invoicing to the City’s financial office at One 4th Street North, with payment processed within 20 business days upon receipt of a proper invoice, subject to annual appropriations and no guarantee of future funding. Special contractual requirements include strict adherence to Florida state laws, mandatory insurance coverage of $1 million per occurrence for general liability with the City named as additional insured, a waiver of subrogation rights, and compliance with the Small Business Enterprise program if the contract exceeds $50,000. Vendors must submit proposals exclusively as PDFs via the OpenGov portal by the deadline, with failure to provide required documentation such as proof of registration, insurance, or vendor references resulting in disqualification. Post-award, submission of a certificate of insurance within ten days is mandatory, and any unapproved work performed will not be reimbursed.