Ammunition

Houston City College (HCC) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP-C 26-11) for comprehensive ammunition procurement to support its Public Safety Training Center of Excellence and Police Department. The solicitation seeks qualified ammunition vendors to supply specific caliber rounds, including 126,000 rounds of 9mm range ammunition (115gr FMJ), 1,000 rounds of 9mm duty ammunition (Hornady Critical Duty 135gr FlexLock), 7,200 rounds of .223 caliber ammunition for the Police Academy, and additional quantities for the Police Department including 12,000 rounds of 9mm duty ammunition, 3,000 rounds of .40 caliber ammunition, 1,000 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition, and 24,000 rounds of .223 rifle ammunition. Vendors must adhere to strict specifications regarding ammunition brands, box configurations, and delivery requirements, with deliveries mandated within five business days of purchase order receipt. The proposal evaluation will heavily weight pricing, with 95 of 100 points allocated to pricing proposals and 5 points for small business practices. Key deadlines include a January 12, 2026 deadline for written questions, with responses anticipated by January 15, 2026, and a proposal submission deadline of January 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time through the Bonfire electronic portal.

The contract includes significant small business development provisions, requiring contractors to perform a minimum of 30 percent of contract work with their own labor force and applying to contracts exceeding $50,000. Vendors must carry substantial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and automobile liability, with HCC named as additionally insured. The procurement offers a one-year contract term with four potential one-year renewals and possible month-to-month extensions not exceeding three months. HCC estimates the annual contract spend at $75,000, with no guaranteed volumes, and will provide a 5-point bonus for meeting subcontracting commitments with certified small businesses. Proposed pricing must remain committed for one year, with renewal option pricing established upfront. Vendors must submit multiple attachments, including conflict of interest questionnaires, financial certifications, and insurance documentation, with some forms requiring notarization. The Board Recommendation and Approval is anticipated for March 2026, with all proposed ammunition to be shipped in specified 50-round and 20-round box configurations, and no substitutions of specified ammunition brands will be accepted.