Ballistic Vests

The state of North Carolina, through the jurisdictions of Buncombe County and the City of Asheville, is seeking bids for the procurement of Ballistic Vests. This opportunity is funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program. The vests procured will be used by the agencies within these jurisdictions. Sealed bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on June 6, 2024, and will be publicly opened and read at that time. Questions regarding the procurement must be submitted by 3:00 PM on May 29, 2024. Proposal forms, instructions, and specifications can be obtained online or from the Purchasing Office, and bidders are urged to check for any bid addenda prior to submitting a response. The successful bidder will be required to meet all applicable requirements and deliver the vests in accordance with the stated specifications.

The City of Asheville has adopted the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy, which encourages the participation of women and minority-owned businesses. Bidders can provide proof of MWBE status or become certified with the City. The City also prohibits contracting with delinquent taxpayers and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The funding source for this procurement is the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program grant, and bidders should be aware of the associated requirements when preparing their responses. No information has been provided regarding the incumbent vendor or the estimated award value or budget range.