Winchester Ammunition for CPD

The City of Cambridge is soliciting bids for the procurement of Winchester Ammunition and related cleaning supplies for the Cambridge Police Department under solicitation COC-IFB-FY27-31285. The scope of work includes the supply of various ammunition types, including 9mm Ranger T-Series and NATO, 12 gauge slugs and buckshot, .223/5.56 rounds, and associated cleaning kits. Bids must be submitted via the procurement portal no later than 11:00 am on December 3, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the City reserving the right to purchase quantities less than the provided estimates. Compliance requirements are stringent, requiring bidders to be authorized distributors of Winchester ammunition for municipal law enforcement in Massachusetts. All deliveries must be made in the manufacturer's original packaging and must be inside deliveries, as tailgate deliveries are not accepted. Bidders must adhere to the City's General Terms and Conditions, the Living Wage Ordinance of $20.32 per hour, and provide necessary wage theft prevention certifications. Additionally, the awarded vendor must provide a Certificate of Good Standing, maintain insurance with the City as an Additional Named Insured, and submit Material Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous substances.