24-189 Disposal of Forfeited or Abandoned Firearms

This solicitation is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Augusta, Georgia Sheriff's Office for the purchase and disposal of forfeited or abandoned firearms. The Owner, Augusta, Georgia, is seeking bids from qualified vendors who are Federally Licensed Firearms Dealers, Collectors, Importers, or Manufacturers to acquire and properly dispose of these firearms. The successful bidder will be responsible for all labor, equipment, and transportation required to remove the firearms from the Sheriff's Office. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on April 30, 2024, followed by a mandatory site visit. All bids are due on May 15, 2024 by 11:00 am, and the contract will be awarded to the highest responsive and responsible bidder. Augusta reserves the right to reject all bids if a fair market price is not received.

The ITB is open to vendors located within the Richmond County and Atlanta City jurisdictions in the state of Georgia. No set-aside designations or restrictions on types of organizations are mentioned. The solicitation documents do not provide any information on incumbent vendors, budget ranges, or award values. Interested bidders must present their current Federal Firearms License at the pre-bid conference and with their bid submittal.