BID #25-39, Purchase and Delivery of Ballistic Shields

Henry County, Georgia is seeking competitive sealed bids for Bid #25-39 to purchase and deliver 119 ballistic shields for the Henry County Police Department's Uniform Patrol Officers. The procurement specifically requires Rapid Deployment Shields that are NIJ IIIA rated, with precise specifications including an ERT ambidextrous tri-grip handle, dimensions of 15.75" x 27.5", weight not exceeding 4.8 lbs, and a black painted finish. Vendors must be currently registered and active with SAM.gov, as this is a federally funded project subject to 2 CFR 200 and Build America, Buy America Act regulations. The bid responses are due on January 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM local time, with a deadline for questions and clarifications set for January 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Shields must have a minimum five-year warranty on ballistic performance, and no substitutions will be allowed. Vendors must submit pricing on the provided bid sheet, with unit prices and extended totals for shields and delivery costs separately itemized.

The procurement opportunity has specific vendor requirements, including comprehensive insurance coverage with Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1M combined single limit), and Umbrella Liability ($2M). While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid is open to qualified vendors meeting the SAM.gov registration requirement. The bid documents indicate that Henry County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any technicalities. Vendors will not be permitted to withdraw bids for sixty days after the closing time, except as allowed by Georgia state law. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for 119 ballistic shields, suggesting a substantial contract value. The county is tax-exempt, and delivery will be F.O.B. to Henry County, Georgia, with vendors required to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services to fulfill the bid's terms and conditions.