BL104-26 Purchase of Ballistic Helmets

Gwinnett County is requesting sealed bids on ballistic helmets under solicitation BL104-26, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:50 p.m. local time and public opening at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams or conference dial-in. This is a one-time purchase with no contract renewal options.

The scope calls for approximately 375 United Shield International Spec Ops ballistic helmets or approved equivalent models. Helmets must be NIJ Level IIIA certified per NIJ 0106.01, coyote brown, weigh no more than 3 pounds, and feature a 4-point adjustable harness and mesh inner liner. Sizing is one-size-fit-most or Alpha (Large). The specification does not require rails or NVG mounts. Suppliers proposing alternative products must provide NIJ ballistic testing data, resistance to penetration (RTP), back face deformation (BFD), V50 or blunt impact test results, and complete specifications. Samples must be supplied within five business days of request at supplier cost; failure to meet the deadline may result in bid rejection. The County will not evaluate product substitutions until after bids have opened.

Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No bid bond or performance bond is required. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and allowed. Bid submittals must include the completed Bid Schedule, minimum three references from similar-sized projects, and a Code of Ethics Affidavit executed under oath. Bidders must sign and return Addendum #1 (issued July 29, 2026) with their bid; failure to do so may render the bid non-responsive.

Questions are due August 6, 2026, directed to Diana Turner, Purchasing Associate II, at Diana.Turner@GwinnettCounty.com or 770-822-8727. Apparent results will post to www.GwinnettCounty.com the following business day, with award notification communicated via email and posted on the County website.