26002107 FY 2026 Ammunition

The City of Midland, Texas is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive ammunition procurement for Fiscal Year 2026, identified as Solicitation #26002107. The procurement targets specific ammunition types for the Midland Police Department, including 300,000 rounds of 9mm 147 grain TMJ practice ammunition, 20,000 rounds of 9mm 147 grain Gold Dot G2 JHP duty ammunition, 239,500 rounds of .223 Remington 62 grain Soft Point ammunition, 1,600 rounds of .308 Winchester Tactical Bonded Tip 168 grain ammunition, and 500 rounds of .308 Winchester 155 grain ELD Match TAP Precision ammunition. Vendors must provide exact brand and product specifications, with no equivalent products accepted. The bid requires delivery within eighteen months to the Police Fire Range in Midland, Texas, with strict compliance to detailed product specifications. The solicitation deadline is January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with all submissions required through the City's e-procurement system. The City will evaluate bids based on lowest responsible bidder or best value criteria as outlined in Section 252.043 of the Texas Local Government Code.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though local Midland businesses may receive preference under Texas Local Government Code 271.9051 if their bid falls within five percent of the lowest bid. Vendors must comply with comprehensive reporting requirements, including a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176 and an Affidavit of Eligibility. Mandatory vendor qualifications include carrying Worker's Compensation Insurance, providing required bonds, and meeting insurance documentation standards. While specific contract value is not disclosed, vendors must provide itemized unit pricing for each ammunition type. Vendors failing to meet contract requirements risk being removed from the bid list and potentially being declared an irresponsible vendor, which could result in a six-month prohibition from city contract considerations. All vendors must acknowledge and comply with the City of Midland's strategic operational framework and guiding principles of integrity, financial stewardship, outstanding service, respect, collaboration, and excellence.