BL088-26 Purchase of Rifle Plates and Carriers

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for rifle plates and carriers for the Police Department under IFB BL088-26, with bids due June 16, 2026 at 2:50 p.m. local time at the Gwinnett County Purchasing Office, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia.

The scope comprises 29 line items totaling approximately 29 distinct SKUs across multiple product categories: LV-120 Plate Carrier Kits in various sizes and colors (Ranger Green and Multicam), Side Armor Bags and Caps, Micro Fight Chassis units, SACK Pouches, Bungee Retention Kits, Rifle Magazine Inserts, Slate Solutions Cummerbund Insert Sets, Hardwire FBI Stand Alone Type III+ armor plates in multiple sizes, and TYR Tactical Hard Armor plates. Quantities per line item range from 1 to 144 units. The awarded supplier must provide all fitting services at its own cost, scheduled with department representatives, and furnish samples within five business days of request at the supplier's expense. Pricing must include delivery and shipping to the designated point.

Bidders must submit the Bid Schedule, a minimum of three references, an E-Verify Contractor Affidavit and Agreement, and a Code of Ethics Affidavit. Commercial General Liability insurance with a minimum general aggregate of $2,000,000, Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation at Georgia statutory limits, and Umbrella/Excess Liability insurance are required. The contractor must maintain an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher and name the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners as an additional insured.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, split bids, or negotiate with the lowest responsive bidder. Bid opening will be conducted virtually at 3:00 p.m. on June 16, with apparent bid results posted the following business day on the Gwinnett County website. Questions are due to Dana Garland, Purchasing Manager, by 3:00 p.m. on June 4, 2026.