2026 Scranton Police Department Ammunition Bid

The City of Scranton Department of Business Administration is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the 2026 Scranton Police Department Ammunition Bid, a procurement for law enforcement supplies in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The procurement seeks sealed bids for approximately 125,000 rounds of ammunition across six line items, including 57,000 rounds of Federal 9mm handgun ammunition in two specifications, 64,000 rounds of Federal .223 caliber rifle ammunition in two specifications, and 4,000 rounds of .308 caliber rifle ammunition from either Hornady or Federal manufacturers. No substitutes or alternatives to the specified ammunition are permitted. Prospective bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience under their current business name and provide proof of all required registrations, certifications, and licenses. Submissions must include detailed cost proposals with unit and total costs for each line item, statements of experience with references, personnel assignments, and multiple required certifications and affidavits including affirmative action certification, certificate of non-segregated facilities, non-collusion affidavit, and Federal lobbying certification. All bids must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/scrantonpa no later than 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with the bid opening to occur publicly in City Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. Bidders must register on the e-Procurement Portal and follow the project to receive addenda notifications; questions and requests for clarifications must be submitted through the portal's Q&A feature before the deadline of 4:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid, with the award contingent upon receipt of a Notice of Award and execution of the City's standard contract. All submissions must comply with Pennsylvania law and City of Scranton regulations, including local tax compliance requirements. The federal certification regarding lobbying (31 CFR Part 21) is required, with contractors subject to civil penalties ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per violation for failure to submit the certification or for false statements. Insurance requirements are listed as not applicable (N/A) for this procurement. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the ITB documents, though pricing will be determined competitively based on submitted bids. The City of Scranton reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities or defects deemed in the City's best interest. The contract will remain in effect until satisfactory completion as defined in the Scope of Work.