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This Solicitation opportunity from Indiana was posted on February 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Tactical Backpacks

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RFQ-15IFD-578State & Local

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The solicitation titled "Tactical Backpacks" (RFQ-15IFD-578) issued by the Indiana Purchasing Division invites vendors to submit quotes either electronically or by delivering hard copies to the City County Purchasing Division office in Indianapolis by February 25, 2026, with hard copy quotes being opened at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Vendors opting for physical submissions must download all relevant project documents, compile them into a zip file, and deliver the hard copy documents in person or by U.S. mail to the specified address. The solicitation is managed by the Purchasing Division, with primary contact Mark Cierzniak, Specification Writer, and secondary contact Emily Koschmeder, Buyer for Public Safety, both available for vendor inquiries. The contract relates to the procurement and delivery of tactical backpacks for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, governed by established agreements that cover professional services and supply terms. These agreements outline contractor duties, delivery obligations, acceptance procedures, compensation, renewal conditions, and compliance requirements, including minority and women business enterprise participation. They emphasize the importance of timely delivery, acceptance inspections, remedies for non-conformance, confidentiality, independent contractor status, and clear amendment procedures. Together, these provisions ensure that the supply of tactical backpacks meets the City's specifications, deadlines, and quality standards, while providing structured protocols for managing the contractual relationship.

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Procurement of tactical backpacks for Indianapolis, with submission deadline February 25, 2026, and compliance requirements.

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Professional Services Agreement - Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County

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Sample Supply Agreement - Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County

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Tactical Backpacks RFQ-15IFD-578

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AgencyIndiana → Purchasing Division
Contacts2 people available
OfficeIndianapolis, IN, 46204, USA
Organization / AgencyIndiana → Purchasing Division
Office AddressIndianapolis, IN, 46204, USA
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Mark CierzniakSpecification Writer
Emily KoschmederBuyer: Public Safety

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If Vendor wishes to return a hard copy quote to Purchasing instead of using the new electronic process. Please do the following steps: Go to Downloads tab. Select the Project Documents and Attachments. Click Download Selected Items . A zip file containing the selected items will download to your computer. Delivery by U.S. Mail or In Person: City County Purchasing Division 200 E. Washington Street Room 1522 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Hard copy quotes are opened: February 25, 2026 , 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time in City County Purchasing Division, Room 1522.

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