Authorized Florida Police Ammunition Supplier

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking an Authorized Florida Police Ammunition Supplier through Invitation for Bid IFB-26-006, specifically targeting a vendor to provide Federal and Speer Law Enforcement Ammunition for the St. Petersburg Police Department's duty and training needs. The procurement focuses on precise ammunition types including Speer Bonded Duty 9mm +P, Speer Lawman Bonded Training 9mm, Speer Bonded Duty 223 Rem, and Federal American Eagle Training 223 Rem. Vendor qualifications require a minimum of three years in the munitions business and ability to obtain required insurance. The bid was released on October 15, 2025, with questions due by October 22, 2025, and final responses due November 4, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The contract will have an initial three-year term with potential renewal options, and the city will award to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor. Delivery will be made to 1301 First Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL, with strict guidelines that no ammunition substitutions will be permitted.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Florida Bullet, located in Oldsmar, FL, has been confirmed as the sole authorized Law Enforcement Ammunition Distributor for the State of Florida for Federal and Speer Law Enforcement Ammunition, which may provide context for potential bidders. The estimated annual expenditure for this ammunition contract is approximately $200,000, though actual spending may vary. The city's purchase agreement includes provisions for pricing, with unit prices remaining firm for the initial twelve-month period and potential negotiated adjustments thereafter. Insurance requirements for the vendor include commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The contract allows the City of St. Petersburg flexibility in purchasing, as they are not obligated to exclusively purchase from the awarded vendor and can maintain the right to contract with alternative suppliers if needed.