Blanket Purchase Order for Protective Body Armor for July 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. Police…

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles awarded contract C7B9E0 to GL Distributors on July 29, 2026, for the supply of protective body armor. The contract, valued at $146,400.00, is effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The primary deliverable consists of 150 units of Police Type II protective body armor at a unit price of $976.00 per vest, with an authorized user contact of Michelle Baker (850-558-4268).

The scope of work encompasses provision of protective vests equipped with soft trauma plates and additional carriers, along with associated replacement items and alterations throughout the contract period. The procurement is sized to support 150 recruits participating in the Basic Recruit Class and Technical Recruit Class training programs. Pricing is established in accordance with the applicable State Contract, with the blanket purchase order running through April 30, 2027, covering the requisite protective equipment needs for the specified recruit classes.