BID PACKET #101725-01 BODY ARMOR.pdf

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Randy Smith, Sheriff

Solicitation: BID# 101725-01

BODY ARMOR

Bid Designation: Public

If you plan to submit a paper bid, please cut along the outer border of the boxes below and affix the label to the outside envelope of your sealed paper bid. Please include the name of your company with your bid to identify it as a “Sealed Bid.”

Please cut the shipping address below and tape it to the front of your package.

SEALED BID

DO NOT OPEN UNTIL: 10/17/2025 at 11:30 a.m.

BID NAME: BODY ARMOR

BID# 101725-01

Company Name:

Contact Name:

Telephone Number:

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office

Attn: Purchasing

300 Brownswitch Rd.

Slidell, LA 70458

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The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting sealed Bids for the following:

Bid# 101725-01 BODY ARMOR

Bid packets, including instructions and/or specifications, may be obtained online at www.bidnetdirect.com or by contacting the St Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, Purchasing Division – April Harberson (985) 726-7734 or Penny Vance (985) 726-7735 - located at 300 Brownswitch Rd.

Slidell, La 70458.

Bids are to be received by the St Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Purchasing Department no later than 11:30 a.m. (CST), on OCTOBER 17, 2025. Bid submittal options are as follows:

Electronically – www.bidnetdirect.com (a Digital signature is required pursuant to state law) Mail – STPSO Purchasing Department, P.O. Box 1229, Slidell, La. 70459 Send via any carrier (FedEx, UPS, etc) or hand deliver during regular business hours to:

STPSO Purchasing Department, 300 Brownswitch Rd., Slidell, La. 70458

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:30 a.m. (CST) on OCTOBER 17, 2025 in the Purchasing Department of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, 300 Brownswitch Rd. Slidell, La. 70458.

Bidders are responsible to ensure bid is received by the Purchasing Department no later than the above stated date and time. No late bids will be accepted.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office shall have the right to reject any or all Bids for just cause in keeping with La. R.S. 38:2214.

By: Deputy Penny Vance, Purchasing Agent

Sheriff Randy Smith St. Tammany Parish

Notice Basic Information

Details

Reference Number 0000397109

Issuing Organization St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office

Owner Organization

Solicitation Type RFB - Request for Bid (Formal)

Solicitation Number 101725-01

Title Body Armor

Source ID PU.OTH.USA.2655277.C17210501

Piggyback Solicitation Yes

Location St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Delivery Point 300 BROWNSWITCH DR-ATTN: TRAINING DEPT SLIDELL, Louisiana United States 70458

Purchase Type Duration:1 year

101725-01 - Body Armor

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Description The St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is requesting sealed bids from qualified vendors for the purchase of Body Armor. Bid contract is for one (1) year from the date of award with the option of two (2) annual renewals. If the bid is re-newed, the piggyback contract will also re-new. STPSO intends to purchase sixty (60) or more Body Armor Vest within the duration of the contract.

The following line items state the minimum standards and specifications that are required for this contract. This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost meeting the required specifications.

The body armor shall be designed for regular wear concealed under the normal duty uniform or other professional civilian clothing worn by law enforcement officers. It shall be light and thin as well as flexible so as to provide the highest degree of comfort with a minimum amount of restriction of mobility. Armor shall be listed on Compliant Products List by National Institute of Justice Standard 0101.06 for Threat Level II and must comply in both male and female models for all sizes. A copy of NLECTC acceptance under this NIJ standard for each proposed model shall be submitted with each proposal. Bidders must include full product descriptions, drawings and/or photographs, along with all technical specifications. This contract is for one (1) year from the date of award with the option of two (2) annual renewals. Prices shall remain firm for the duration of the initial contract.

Applicable Documents The following third-party standards, specifications, documents, amendments and/or applicable parts of issues in effect on the date of contractual purchase, shall form part of this specification:

a.) National Institute of Justice: Standard NIJ-STD-0101.06 - Ballistic Resistance of Police Body Armor b.) MIL-STD-662F - V50 Ballistic Test for Armor c.) ASTM D-204 - Sewing Threads d.) ASTM D-6193 - Standard Practices for Stitches, Seams & Stitching e.) ASTM D-1777 - Standard Method for Testing Thickness of Textile Materials f.) ASTM D-3776 - Mass per Unit Area (Weight) of Woven Fabric g.) ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000 Certification New NIJ Regulations issued during the bid process or term of the contract may void all bids and contracts.

In the event of a tie bid, vendors will be asked to submit a best and final offer

Purchase Requirements:

The successful vendor must be a licensed Manufacturer, Wholesaler or Retailer of Soft Body Armor for Law Enforcement Officers.

Purchase Quantity:

Orders will be made on an "As Needed" basis for new hires and transfers for the duration of the contract. NO MINIMUM order specifications will be accepted for this bid.

Prohibited Ballistic Materials:

Any ballistic panel that contains any "Zylon" anywhere in its construction will be rejected. All materials used in the construction of this body armor shall be new, unused and without any flaws that affect appearance, durability, and function. Additionally, no metal parts or devices may be used on any portion of the soft body armor.

Labeling:

Every ballistic panel cover shall have a label. The label shall be permanently attached to the face of the panel.

The label shall contain the following information:

• Name of Manufacturer

• Certification of Compliance with NIJ 0101.06 Standard for Threat Level II

• Date of Manufacturer

• Size

• Serial Number

• Model of Vest

• Care Instructions

• Lot Number

• Identification of the proper orientation of the panel (strike face or wear face)

• An area to record Officers Name and Date of Issue

Body Armor and Panel Serial Numbers:

The ballistic panels in each unit of body armor shall have serial numbers attached to them and these serial numbers shall enable the manufacturer to trace the unit of body armor back to its original ballistic material lot number and mill roll number. The successful bidder must have the ability to trace serial numbers.

Fitting:

The successful bidder must provide trained representatives to conduct proper measurement and fitting. Fittings must comply with the ASTM E2902-12 Standards.

Delivery:

Delivery must take place within 45 days upon completion of fittings.

Adjustments & Alterations:

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Any Body Armor System issued that the wearing officer does not deem to fit properly, will be returned to the manufacturer for alteration or replacement. All such adjustments will be completed at no cost to the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office as long as notification of the problem is given to the vendor within 30 days from date of issuance. The successful Bidder must repair or replace any and all Body Armor Systems that become unusable due to manufacturing defects during the warranty period.

Shipping:

Each vest system shall be shipped in a box, the outside of which bears a label with the Officer name, model number and size of the vest.

Product Liability Insurance:

All body armor must be covered by a Manufacturer's product liability insurance policy. Proof of products liability insurance is required.

1.) Manufacturers agree to maintain and guarantee a liability performance insurance policy in a minimum amount of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) (per incident) for coverage in the event of bodily injury or death incurred as a result of vest failure to protect.

2.) The product liability policy must provide said coverage for a period of not less than five (5) years from the date of shipment or the life expectancy of the vest, whichever is longer.

3.) The insurance company shall be authorized to transact business in the state of Louisiana.

Warranty:

The successful bidder must provide proof of warranty as specified:

Ballistic Panels - The manufacturer shall guarantee, with a written warranty, the protective panels to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of delivery.

Carriers - The manufacturer will guarantee, with a written warranty, the carrier system to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery. The bidder shall certify that any armor exhibiting defects during the warranty period shall be replaced without cost, including freight, by the bidder and/or the manufacturer.

Soft Ballistic Component 2.1. The bullet/stab-resistant elements are warranted to perform to their NIJ-certified standard for a period of five years from the date of issue to the individual user

The following are descriptions and specifications of items being requested. If product(s) being offered differ from product(s) requested you must include catalog pages, specification sheets, or similar data to support that the product meets or exceeds product requested specifications. Failure to furnish required data MAY BE CONSIDERED AS

CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF BID.

All questions regarding this bid solicitation shall be submitted on bidnetdirect.com.

Bids shall be submitted on the attached bid forms.

Bids must include the following items:

* Signature sheet signed by an authorized representative

- Paper Bids (signature must be original and in ink. No photo copies or pencil signatures will be accepted). Must also include documentation to certify the legal signature authority is any corporate officer listed on the most current annual report on file with the Secretary of State.

- Electronic Bids - Must also include documentation to certify the legal signature authority is any corporate officer listed on the most current annual report on file with the Secretary of State.

* Acknowledgement of Addendums

Failure to submit requested information will result in the Rejection of the Bid for being non-responsive.

Must also include:

* Certificate of Insurance *W9

* Vendor Registration form

ALL PAPER BIDS MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON

THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE

* Your Company Name

* BID# Name - BID# 101725-01 Body Armor

Bidders must meet all bid requirements to be considered. FAILURE to furnish required data may be considered as cause for REJECTION OF BID for being non responsive.

- Awarded products not delivered withing forty-five (45) days will be forfieited and award given to the next lowest bidder.

- Delivery Must be available to All Locations within the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office with the main delivery location at

STPSO TRAINING CENTER

300 Brownswitch Rd.

Slidell, LA 70458

- Bid Prices must include all shipping/fuel charges.

- NO MINIMUM order specifications will be accepted for this bid.

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Dates

Contact Information

The bidder represents that all equipment offered under these specifications shall be NEW. Used, Shopworn, Demonstrator, or Prototype models ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Vendors electing to claim Louisiana preference, as defined by LA RS38:2251,

et. seq., must complete the attached Louisiana Preference Claim Form and present it as part of the bid proposal.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office will receive sealed bids until 11:30 a.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, for Body Armor in accordance with the following instructions and attached specifications.

Bid submittal options are as follows:

· Electronically – www.bidnetdirect.com (a Digital signature is required pursuant to state law)

· Mail – (an original signature is required pursuant to state law) STPSO Purchasing Department P.O. Box 1229 Slidell, LA. 70459

· Send via any carrier (FedEx, UPS, etc) or hand deliver during regular business hours to:

STPSO Purchasing Department 300 Brownswitch Rd Slidell, LA. 70458

Bids shall be submitted either electronically or by paper on the attached bid forms.

Bidder must include all required documents noted in the bid specification portion of the document to be considered a responsive vendor.

Paper Bids shall be marked clearly on the outside of the envelope

BODY ARMOR BID# 101725-01 (PLEASE SEE FORM IN DOCUMENTS TO

ATTACH TO PAPER BID ENVELOPE). All bids must be received by the above mentioned date and time.

All bids received after the specified date and time will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidders.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to select a higher priced item from successful bidders where, in the judgement of the Sheriff’s Office, such item is of superior quality or design or would be more suitable for the purpose intended. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to adjust quantities by increasing or decreasing and to reject any and all bids.

Delivery prices shall be included in the bid and shall not be added on to any orders. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is exempt from all local, parish and state taxes.

Purchase orders will be issued to successful bidder as supplies are needed throughout the bid period and is the vendors only authority to ship. The St.

Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to purchase Body Armor from any source. Item(s) known to be discontinued shall be noted on original invoice and cancelled. Substitutions will not be allowed.

Invoices should be submitted for payment to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Accounts Payable Department: email:

accountspayable@stpso.com or mailed to: St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office ATTN: Accounts Payable P.O. BOX 1229, Slidell, LA 70459.

St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office shall have the right to reject any or all Bids for just cause in keeping with La. R.S. 38:2214B.

Publication Manual publication

Question Acceptance Deadline 10/13/2025 12:30 PM CDT

Questions are submitted online Yes

Bid Intent Not Available

Closing Date 10/17/2025 12:30 PM CDT

April Harberson

985-726-7734 aprilharberson@stpso.com

Cynthia Bankston

985-726-7732 cynthiabankston@stpso.com

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Bid Submission Process

Penny Vance

985-726-7735

PURCHASING@STPSO.COM

Bid Submission Type Electronic or Physical Bid Submission

Pricing Item Based

Pricing Item Based

Supplier can place No Bid on an Item

Yes

Bid Documents List

Item Name Description Mandatory Limited to 1 file

Bid Documents Documents defining the proposal No No

Signature Sheet Signed by Authorized Rep Yes No

Corporate Resolution Filed with Sec of State to validate Signature Authorization

Yes No

Acknowledgement of Addenda Required if any Addendums are made to this bid

No No

COI Certificate of Insurance Yes No w9 W9 Yes No

Vendor Registration form Registration Form required for contact information for bid

Yes No

Allow Additional Documents No

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Documents & Items Items

Project 1

BODY ARMOR - LE SUPPLIES - Standard

No Description UOM Qty

1 Point Blank Alpha Elite AX II level 2 Ballistic Vest, or equal Description: The ballistic vest shall consist of two primary components – the BALLISTIC PANELS, which consist of the ballistic panels enclosed by a protective BALLISTIC PANEL COVER, and the BALLISTIC VEST CARRIER or “outer-shell”.

Each vest shall be supplied with one (1) Navy Blue Hi-Lite carriers and must be available in Male and Female configurations.

Ballistic Panel Materials The ballistic panels must weigh no more than .63 lbs. per sq. ft. and be no thicker than .18 inches. The ballistic panels shall be constructed of a matrix of Woven Aramid and UD Polyethylene Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology fabrics. No other ballistic material shall be used.

Ballistic Panel Cover Material Each ballistic panel shall be covered in 100% weldable Nylon 210D double wall Ripstop with TPU coating.

SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL SPECS

Brand Preference: All Brands are acceptable Delivery Location: 300 BROWNSWITCH-ATTN TRAINING, sLIDELL, Louisiana, United States, 70458

Each 1

2 Point Blank Standard Guardian Front Opening Carrier (new model), or equal Description:

Model# GDFM00BVOJ Required Features

• Ballistic Nylon • Adjustable shoulders and side area

• Left and Right shoulder mic tabs

• Hook-and-loop and pin badge area

• Center Zipper

• Hook-and-loop

• Two chest zipper pockets

• Two lower hook-and-loop pockets

• Inner spacer mesh material areas

• Removeable internal cummerbund

• Rear drag handle

• Internal front and back plate pockets and top loading back plate pocket

• Cable routing openings

• Internal combo front plate pocket for plate sizes: 5”x8” and 8”x10” or 10”x12” (Depending on the size of the carrier)

• High visibility identification with removable Velcro fasteners for placement of "Sheriff" placard on back or front

• Cummerbund for load bearing stabilization

• Webbing on shoulders for radio handsets

• Adjustable elastic sides

• Five front pouches Brand Preference: All Brands are acceptable Delivery Location: 300 BROWNSWITCH-ATTN TRAINING, SLIDELL, Louisiana, United States, 70458

Each 1

3 MK3M 38 Z - MAVERICK LASER GEN 1.5 MOD-38

*New "tucked-in" shoulder closure system with 3" of adjustment on each side.

*Mic tabs *1X5 ID loop on front right chest area.

*Accommodates ID panels on front and back.

*Top loading external combo plate pockets in front and back.

*Rapid access pockets on front left and right of carrier side wings.

*Internal removable adjustable cummerbund with center and side adjustments.

*Incorporates self suspending ballistic system (SSBS) *Spacer mesh on inside for cooling and comfort.

*Button holes on front left and right side for cable routing.

*Front flap with laser tank track and loop for ID.

*ID panel loop on back plate flap.

*Front 3" diameter circular ID badge with grommets.

*Front flap with laser tank track and mag pockets.

*External cummerbunds with laser tank track and outer pocket.

*External cummerbunds has inner tweave pocket for pen and radio with pull tab.

SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL SPECS

Brand Preference: All Brands are acceptable

Each 1

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Project 1

BODY ARMOR - LE SUPPLIES - Standard

No Description UOM Qty

4 MK3M 41 - MAVERICK GEN 1.5 MOD-41 CARRIER

*"tucked-in" shoulder closure system with 3" of adjustment on each side.

*Mic tabs *1X5 ID loop on front right chest area.

*Accommodates ID panels on front and back.

*Top loading external combo plate pockets in front and back.

*Rapid access pockets on front left and right of carrier side wings.

*Internal removable adjustable cummerbund with center and side adjustments.

*Incorporates self-suspending ballistic system (SSBS) *Spacer mesh on inside for cooling and comfort.

*Button holes on front left and right side for cable routing.

*Front flap with MOLLE and loop for ID.

*ID panel loop on back plate flap.

*Front 3" diameter circular ID badge with grommets.

*Front flap with MOLLE and mag pockets.

*External cummerbunds with MOLLE and outer pocket.

*External cummerbunds has inner tweave pocket for pen and radio with pull tab.

*External cummerbunds have bungee adjustment in the back.

SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL SPECS

Brand Preference: All Brands are acceptable

Each 1

5 FA4M Z - FAS-G4

* Laser cut Tank Track pouch attachment

* Surface loop for elastic strap mounting

* Side Wing pockets for equipment storage

* DMS openings for drainage and cleaning

* Open sides for cable management

* ID panel loop area on Front and Back

* Tactical configuration comes with Laser cut Tank Track front panel, with Kangaroo pouch and triple MRS insert ** Ability to attach with 1” SR buckles or G-Hooks

* Tactical configuration comes with Laser cut Tank Track Back Panel, with ID panel loop area ** Ability to attach Front and Back Panel with 1” SR buckles or G-Hooks

* Internal Ballistic Suspension

* External bottom loading internal plate pocket

* Multi-plate size removable pocket

* Low Profile Drag Handle

* Internal cummerbund for load management

* Infinity adjustment for waist and shoulders

* Laser cut Tank Track shoulder straps with rubberized material for stock grip

* Mic/camera attachment for each shoulder

SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL SPECS

Brand Preference: All Brands are acceptable

Each 1

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BID# 101725-01 BODY ARMOR

Additional Specifications Required

Line 1 – Point Blank Alpha Elite AX II Level 2 Ballistic Vest or Equal

Description The ballistic vest shall consist of two primary components – the BALLISTIC PANELS, which consist of the ballistic panels enclosed by a protective BALLISTIC PANEL COVER, and the BALLISTIC VEST CARRIER or “outer-shell”.

Each vest shall be supplied with one (1) Navy Blue Hi-Lite carriers and must be available in Male and Female configurations.

Ballistic Panel Materials The ballistic panels must weigh no more than .63 lbs. per sq. ft. and be no thicker than .18 inches. The ballistic panels shall be constructed of a matrix of Woven Aramid and UD Polyethylene Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology fabrics. No other ballistic material shall be used.

Ballistic Panel Cover Material Each ballistic panel shall be covered in 100% weldable Nylon 210D double wall Ripstop with TPU coating.

Panel Construction:

All submitted vests shall have uniform layer count throughout the entire ballistic panel. If not, the vests shall be rejected. Ballistic vest shall meet or exceed NIJ, DEA, FBI, and SK1 testing protocol.

Hi-Lite Concealable Carriers

Carriers shall have Self-Suspending Ballistic System. The SSBS must provide direct support to the ballistic panels to keep them from sagging and creasing at the bottom of the carrier.

Split shoulders to allow easy access to the Self Suspending Ballistic System and to reduce rubbing against the neck

Dry-Run moisture management system with environmentally safe A.M.Y. anti-microbial yarns

Durable Water Repellent microfiber outer shell Top loading plate pockets in front and back Carriers must accommodate trauma plates ranging in size from 5"x7" to 8"x10" One 5" x 8" soft trauma insert Two 2” x 7” Breath-O-Prene shoulder straps Four 2” x 12” elastic side straps Adjustable side straps offer 8-point adjustability Removable 4" internal cummerbund

Internal zipper closure (hidden zipper slide) High visibility identification with removable Velcro fasteners for placement of “Sheriff” placard on back and/or front with white or gold lettering (or similar verbiage to what is on the current spec sheet)

High visibility identification with removable Velcro fasteners for placement of “Deputy name tape” placard on front with white or gold lettering (or similar verbiage to what is on the current spec sheet)

Velcro fasteners for placement of “agency badge” on front

Male Sizes:

Available in sizes 28 through 72 (even numbers), with nine different lengths for front and nine for the back.

Female Sizes:

Available in sizes SM1, SM, MD, LG, LG1, LG2, LG3, LG4, LG5, LG6 and LG7 with nine different lengths.

LINE 2 - POINT Blank Standard Guardian Front Opening Carrier (new Model), or Equal:

Description Model# GDFM00BVOJ Required Features Ballistic Nylon Adjustable shoulders and side area Left and Right shoulder mic tabs Hook-and-loop and pin badge area Center Zipper Hook-and-loop Two chest zipper pockets Two lower hook-and-loop pockets Inner spacer mesh material areas Removeable internal cummerbund Rear drag handle Internal front and back plate pockets and top loading back plate pocket Cable routing openings Internal combo front plate pocket for plate sizes: 5”x8” and 8”x10” or 10”x12” (Depending on the size of the carrier) High visibility identification with removable Velcro fasteners for placement of "Sheriff" placard on back or front Cummerbund for load bearing stabilization Webbing on shoulders for radio handsets Adjustable elastic sides Five front pouches: one large utility pouch, radio pouch, flashlight pouch, magazine pouch, small side pouch Self-Suspending Ballistic System (SSBS) placard on back and/or front with white or gold lettering (or similar verbiage to what is on the current spec sheet)

High visibility identification with removable Velcro fasteners for placement of “Deputy name tape” placard on front with white or gold lettering (or similar verbiage to what is on the current spec sheet)

Velcro fasteners for placement of “agency badge” on front

Color:

Interior/Exterior – BLACK Sizes:

Available in sizes 34 through 70 (even numbers), with 9 different lengths for front and 9 for back offered within each size.

Female Sizes: Available in sizes SM1, SM, MD, LG, LG1, LG2, LG3, LG4, LG5, LG6 and LG7 with nine different lengths.

SHERIFF in White letters on Back; Name on Front in White

LINE 3 - MK3M 38 Z - MAVERICK LASER GEN 1.5 MOD-38

Color: Black New "tucked-in" shoulder closure system with 3" of adjustment on each side.

Mic tabs 1X5 ID loop on front right chest area.

Accommodates ID panels on front and back.

Top loading external combo plate pockets in front and back.

Rapid access pockets on front left and right of carrier side wings.

Internal removable adjustable cummerbund with center and side adjustments.

Incorporates self suspending ballistic system (SSBS) Spacer mesh on inside for cooling and comfort.

Button holes on front left and right side for cable routing.

Front flap with laser tank track and loop for ID.

ID panel loop on back plate flap.

Front 3" diameter circular ID badge with grommets.

Front flap with laser tank track and mag pockets.

External cummerbunds with laser tank track and outer pocket.

External cummerbunds has inner tweave pocket for pen and radio with pull tab.

Laser drag handle on back.

No laser tank track on back.

External cummerbunds with Kwiq Clips Buckle closure for every day on/off with bungee adjustment in the back.

Accommodates Point Blank: Male, Female(structured) and Trufit ballistic shapes.

the current spec sheet)

High visibility identification with removable Velcro fasteners for placement of “Deputy name tape” placard on front with white or gold lettering (or similar verbiage to what is on the current spec sheet)

Velcro fasteners for placement of “agency badge” on front

Sizes:

Available in sizes 34 through 70 (even numbers), with 9 different lengths for front and 9 for back offered within each size.

Female Sizes: Available in sizes SM1, SM, MD, LG, LG1, LG2, LG3, LG4, LG5, LG6 and LG7 with nine different lengths.

SHERIFF in White letters on Back; Name on Front in White

LINE 4 -MK3M 41 - MAVERICK GEN 1.5 MOD-41 CARRIER

Color: Black “tucked-in” shoulder closure system with 3” of adjustment on each side.

Mic tabs 1X5 ID loop on front right chest area.

Accommodates ID panels on front and back.

Top loading external combo plate pockets in front and back.

Rapid access pockets on front left and right of carrier side wings.

Internal removable adjustable cummerbund with center and side adjustments.

Incorporates self-suspending ballistic system (SSBS) Spacer mesh on inside for cooling and comfort.

Button holes on front left and right side for cable routing.

Front flap with MOLLE and loop for ID.

ID panel loop on back plate flap.

Front 3" diameter circular ID badge with grommets.

Front flap with MOLLE and mag pockets.

External cummerbunds with MOLLE and outer pocket.

External cummerbunds has inner tweave pocket for pen and radio with pull tab.

External cummerbunds have bungee adjustment in the back.

Webbing drag handle on back.

No MOLLE on back.

External cummerbunds with Kwiq Clips closure for every day on/off with aspetto adaptor.

Accommodates Point Blank: Male, Female(structured) and Trufit ballistic shapes.

the current spec sheet)

High visibility identification with removable Velcro fasteners for placement of “Deputy name tape” placard on front with white or gold lettering (or similar verbiage to what is on the current spec sheet)

Velcro fasteners for placement of “agency badge” on front

Sizes:

Available in sizes 34 through 70 (even numbers), with 9 different lengths for front and 9 for back offered within each size.

Female Sizes: Available in sizes SM1, SM, MD, LG, LG1, LG2, LG3, LG4, LG5, LG6 and LG7 with nine different lengths.

SHERIFF in White letters on Back; Name on Front in White

LINE 5 – FA4MZ-FAS-G4

Color: Black Laser cut Tank Track pouch attachment Surface loop for elastic strap mounting Side Wing pockets for equipment storage DMS openings for drainage and cleaning Open sides for cable management ID panel loop area on Front and Back Tactical configuration comes with Laser cut Tank Track front panel, with Kangaroo pouch and triple MRS insert Ability to attach with 1” SR buckles or G-Hooks Tactical configuration comes with Laser cut Tank Track Back Panel, with ID panel loop area Ability to attach Front and Back Panel with 1” SR buckles or G-Hooks Internal Ballistic Suspension External bottom loading internal plate pocket Multi-plate size removable pocket Low Profile Drag Handle Internal cummerbund for load management Infinity adjustment for waist and shoulders

Laser cut Tank Track shoulder straps with rubberized material for stock grip Mic/camera attachment for each shoulder Admin pocket in center chest Removable Eurus panel liner Chemical temperature regulating material for liner Outer Carrier and Tactical configurations come with Laser Cut Tank Track cummerbunds with KWIQ Clips (Size MD is a One-Size-Fits-All and cannot be changed to LG)

Also available in Hook/Loop ()

Also available in MAG-TAK () Padded Shoulder Wraps Compatible with Origin Phase 1.5 for Upper accessory coverage Accommodates Point Blank: Male, Female(structured) and Trufit ballistic shapes.

High visibility identification with removable Velcro fasteners for placement of “Sheriff” placard on back and/or front with white or gold lettering (or similar verbiage to what is on the current spec sheet)

High visibility identification with removable Velcro fasteners for placement of “Deputy name tape” placard on front with white or gold lettering (or similar verbiage to what is on the current spec sheet)

Velcro fasteners for placement of “agency badge” on front

Sizes:

Available in sizes 34 through 70 (even numbers), with 9 different lengths for front and 9 for back offered within each size.

Female Sizes: Available in sizes SM1, SM, MD, LG, LG1, LG2, LG3, LG4, LG5, LG6 and LG7 with nine different lengths.

SHERIFF in White letters on Back; Name on Front in White

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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office

Purchasing Division

VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Please complete all of the following items that pertain to your company or business.

Company Name:

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Address:

City:

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Product or services provided by your company:

Does your company offer Louisiana state contracts:

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Louisiana Preference Claim Form

Bid Number: Bid Name:

Louisiana Revised Statue 38:2251, et seq., details the conditions and requirements by which the preference claims may be made for certain materials, supplies and provisions, produced, manufactured, grown or assembled in Louisiana.

Specify percent of preference claimed, name of the Louisiana product offered, name of the producer or supplier to you, and the location within Louisiana where the product(s) is/are grown, produced, harvest, processed and/or manufactured as appropriate to the item.

Failure to provide complete information will invalidate your preference.

% of

Preference Claimed

Name of Louisiana Product

Name of Producer/Supplier

Louisiana Location

I certify that the above information is true and accurate and that the above products meet the criteria of Louisiana products.

Signature:

To qualify for a preference, the bidder must supply all the above information & sign form.

As Applicable the Following Provisions Apply in Event of STPSO Seeking Federal Reimbursement. Reference to Subrecipient / Applicant is STPSO.

Termination for Cause

The SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) may terminate this Contract for cause based upon the failure of Contractor to comply with the terms and/or conditions of the Contract, or failure to fulll its performance obligations pursuant to this Contract, provided that the SUBRECIPIENT

(Applicant) shall give the Contractor written notice specifying the Contractor�s failure. If within thirty

(30) days after receipt of such notice, the Contractor shall not have corrected such failure or, in the case of failure which cannot be corrected in thirty (30) days, begun in good faith to correct such failure and thereafter proceeded diligently to complete such correction, then the

SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) may, at its option, place the Contractor in default and the

Contract shall terminate on the date specied in such notice.

The Contractor may exercise any rights available to it under Louisiana law to terminate for cause upon the failure of the SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) to comply with the terms and conditions of this

Contract, provided that the Contractor shall give the SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) written notice specifying the SUBRECIPIENT�s (Applicant�s) failure and a reasonable opportunity for the

SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) to cure the defect.

Termination for Convenience

The SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) may terminate this Contract at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor of such termination or negotiating with the Contractor an e ective date.

The Contractor shall be entitled to payment for deliverables in progress, to the extent work has been performed satisfactorily.

Ownership

All records, reports, documents, or other material related to this Contract and/or obtained or prepared by Contractor in connection with the performance of the services Contracted for herein shall become the property of SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) and shall, upon request, be returned by Contractor to SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant), at Contractor�s expense, at termination or expiration of this Contract.

All records, reports, documents and other material delivered or transmitted to Contractor by the

SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) shall remain the property of the SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant), and shall be returned by Contractor to the SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) at Contractor�s expense, at termination or expiration of this Contract.

insurance company that is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents and is licensed to write surety bonds.

Right to Audit

The State Legislative auditor, DHS-OIG, FEMA and Federal auditors and GOHSEP or State internal auditors shall have the option to audit all accounts directly pertaining to the Contract for a period of three (3) years from the date of nal payment or as required by applicable State and Federal Law. Records shall be made available during normal working hours for this purpose.

Access to Records. The following access to records requirements apply to this Contract:

1. The CONTRACTOR agrees to provide GOHSEP, SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant), the

FEMA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the

CONTRACTOR which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions.

2. The CONTRACTOR agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.

3. The CONTRACTOR agrees to provide the FEMA Administrator or his authorized representatives access to construction or other work sites pertaining to the work being completed under the contract.

Contractor�s Certication of No Federal Suspension or Debarment

Contractor has a continuing obligation to disclose any suspensions or debarment by any government entity, including but not limited to General Services Administration (GSA).

Failure to disclose may constitute grounds for suspension and/or termination of this Contract and debarment from future Contracts.

Compliance with Civil Rights Laws

During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

1. The CONTRACTOR will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The CONTRACTOR will take a rmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layo or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The

CONTRACTOR agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

2. The CONTRACTOR will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR, state that all qualied applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

3. The CONTRACTOR will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the said labor union or workers� representatives of the

CONTRACTOR�S commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

4. The CONTRACTOR will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of

September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the

Secretary of Labor.

5. The CONTRACTOR will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order

11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the administering

SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.

6. In the event of the CONTRACTOR�S noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions as may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of

September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.

7. The CONTRACTOR will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph one (1) and the provisions of paragraphs one (1) through seven

(7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order

11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The CONTRACTOR will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering SUBRECIPIENT

(Applicant) may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, That in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the administering SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) the

CONTRACTOR may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

Record Retention

The Contractor shall maintain all records in relation to this Contract for a period of at least three (3) years after nal payment.

Clean Air Act

1. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C.§ 7401 et seq.

2. The CONTRACTOR agrees to report each violation to the SUBRECIPIENT

(Applicant) and understands and agrees that the SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notication to GOHSEP, Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the appropriate Environmental

Protection Agency Regional O ce.

3. The CONTRACTOR agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding

$150,000 nanced in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FEMA.

Energy Policy + Conservation Act

The Contractor hereby recognizes the mandatory standards and policies relating to energy e ciency which are contained in the State energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (P.L. 94-163).

Clean Water Act

The Contractor hereby agrees to adhere to the provisions which require compliance with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under Section 508 of the Clean Water Act which prohibits the use under non-exempt Federal Contracts, grants or loans of facilities included on the EPA List of Violating Facilities.

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

1. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33

U.S.C. 1251 et seq.

2. The CONTRACTOR agrees to report each violation to the SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) and understands and agrees that the SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant) will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notication to the GOHSEP, Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA), and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency

Regional O ce.

3. The CONTRACTOR agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding

$150,000 nanced in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FEMA.

Anti-Lobbying + Debarment Act

The Contractor will be expected to comply with Federal statutes required in the Anti-Lobbying Act and the Debarment Act.

The Contractor hereby agrees to adhere to the mandate dictated by the Copeland �Anti-Kickback� Act which provides that each Contractor or subgrantee shall be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the completion of work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he is otherwise entitled.

SUSPENSION + DEBARMENT

1. This Contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 CFR Part 180 and 2 CFR Part 3000.

As such the CONTRACTOR is required to verify that none of the CONTRACTOR, its principals (dened at 2 CFR § 180.995), or its a liates (dened at 2 CFR § 180.905) are excluded (dened at 2 CFR § 180.940) or disqualied (dened at 2 CFR § 180.935).

2. The CONTRACTOR must comply with 2 CFR Part 180, subpart C and 2 CFR Part 3000, subpart C and must include a requirement to comply with these regulations in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into.

3. This certication is a material representation of fact relied upon by CONTRACTOR. If it is later determined that the CONTRACTOR did not comply with 2 CFR Part 180, subpart C and 2 CFR Part 3000, subpart C, in addition to remedies available to GOHSEP serving as Recipient and name of SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant), the

Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment.

4. The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 180, subpart C and 2 CFR Part 3000, subpart C while this o er is valid and throughout the period of any

Contract that may arise from this o er. The bidder or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.

BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMENDMENT, 31 U.S.C. § 1352 (AS AMENDED)

Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall le the required certication. Each tier certies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for inuencing or attempting to inuence an o cer or employee of any SUBRECIPIENT (Applicant), a member of Congress, o cer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal Contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any

Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient.

Procurement of Recovered Materials

1. In the performance of this contract, the CONTRACTOR shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA-designated items unless the product cannot be acquired �

i. Competitively within a timeframe providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

ii. Meeting contract performance requirements; or iii.At a reasonable price.

2. Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA-designate items, is available at EPA�s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines web site, epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program.

DHS Seal + Logo + Flags

The CONTRACTOR shall not use the DHS seal(s), logos, crests, or reproductions of ags or likenesses of DHS Agency o cials without specic FEMA pre-approval.

Compliance With Federal Executive Orders

This is an acknowledgment that FEMA nancial assistance will be used to fund the Contract only. The Contractor will comply will all applicable Federal law, regulations, executive orders, FEMA policies, procedures, and directives.

No Obligation by Federal Government

The Federal Government is not a party to this Contract and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non-Federal entity, Contractor, or any other party pertaining to any matter resulting from the Contract.

Price Escalation Clause

All costs shall remain firm for twelve (12) months or one (1) year following the date of contract award.

Thereafter, either the Vendor or the STPSO shall be entitled to request an annual price adjustment for the following contract year, which shall be calculated in the manner provided for in this section. A request for a price adjustment by the Vendor shall first be submitted to the STPSO for consideration at least thirty (30) but no more than sixty (60) days before the contract anniversary date of each year of the contract’s term.

The STPSO shall notify the Vendor of its request for price adjustment within the same time period.

Price adjustment shall be based upon the Producer Price Index (PPI) for All Commodities (not seasonally adjusted), for United States City Average as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Price increase or decrease will be determined by dividing the Current Index Value by Base Period Index Value. All calculations will be carried to three (3) places only, with no rounding off to the next digit. An increase shall not exceed five percent (5%) per each renewal year, when compared to the Base Year Price

- original contract price.

1st renewal contract year: increase shall not exceed five percent (5%) from the Base Year Price.

2nd renewal contract year: increase shall not exceed ten percent (10%) from the Base Year Price.

The Vendor shall not submit any penalty costs charged as a result of non-performance of the contract as part of its computation.

Base Period Index Value – matches the month the contract was awarded or signed (whichever comes later).

Current Index Value – latest month of the PPI data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and available for calculation and submission to STPSO between thirty (30) and sixty (60) days from the end of contract award period.

Base Year Price – original contract price/1st year contract price.

EXAMPLE:

Current Index Value, October 2021…………………………………………………………276.589

Base Period Index Value, November 2020.…………….…………………………..………..260.229

Divide Current Index Value by Base Period Index Value……………………….……………..1.062

Percent Change………………………………………….………………………..……………. 6.2%

Base Year Price of an item and/or service……………………………………………………..$96.00

Apply lower of “Percentage Change” or 5% (1st renewal contract year) or 10% (2nd renewal contract year)

Adjusted Price – 1st renewal contract year………………………………………………….. $100.80

Bid Name:________________________________________

Bid Number:_______________________________________

This Addendum Acknowledgement Form serves as confirmation that the undersigned has received, reviewed, and incorporated the referenced addendum into their response/proposal for the above- named project.

Failure to return this signed acknowledgement may result in rejection of the bid proposal.

Addendum Number:________________

Addendum Reason:____________________________________________________

Issue Date of Addendum:_____________

Company Name (print):_________________________________________________

Authorized Representative (print):________________________________________

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Signature:____________________________________________________________

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