Urbana Police Heavy Vest Bids

The Urbana Police Department in Illinois is seeking bids for a variety of tactical and protective gear under solicitation number FY2024-RFP-048, posted on March 18, 2024, with a response deadline of April 5, 2024. The contract involves the procurement of specialized equipment including seven Raven 2.0 Tactical Carriers and Mule Backpacks in Multi-Cam, each equipped with Level 3A ballistic inserts, along with seven Raven 2.0 Removable Loop Molle panels and seven Sling Catches. Additionally, the bid covers protective gear such as three Next Gen 131 Lower Abdomen protectors with Vortex 3A inserts, one Lower Back Protector with Vortex 3A ballistic inserts, and a Groin Guard with similar ballistic protection. The department also requires seven Surge 3+ plates and ten Triton (Steel) 3+ 10x12 hard armor plates, emphasizing their focus on high-level ballistic protection. The procurement aims to enhance the department’s tactical and protective capabilities, with the solicitation open to qualified vendors. Interested parties can contact Lisa Curtiss via email or phone for further details and access the project portal through the provided link. The contract is part of the Illinois State Law Enforcement Department’s efforts to equip officers with advanced protective gear, ensuring safety and operational effectiveness in the field.