BL112-26 Purchase of Law Enforcement Duty Gear on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for law enforcement duty gear on an annual contract with four one-year renewal options under BL112-26, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:50 p.m. and public bid opening at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

The solicitation covers three sections: Section A (Police Services) with 34 line items including duty belts, holsters, batons, handcuffs, flashlights, body armor, helmets, respirators, riot shields, and badges; Section B (Sheriff's Office) with 30 line items including expandable batons, handcuffs, duty belts, magazine pouches, holsters, body armor, and tourniquets; and Section C (Corrections) with Cordura duty belts. Annual quantities range from 10 to 500 units per item. Some line items are sole-source with pre-approved manufacturers and no substitutes accepted; other items allow equivalent products with supporting documentation demonstrating equivalency.

Unit pricing must include all shipping, delivery, and handling charges with no additional fees permitted. Pricing must remain firm for the initial one-year contract term; vendors may specify percentage increases or decreases for the four renewal options. Delivery locations are Corrections at 450 Hosea Road, Police Services at 770 Hi-Hope Road, and Sheriff's Office at 2900 University Parkway, all in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Orders are placed on an as-needed basis regardless of quantity or dollar amount.

Bids must be submitted in duplicate including the Bid Schedule (pages 3–16), References (page 17), and Code of Ethics Affidavit (page 18). Samples may be requested and must be provided within seven calendar days at the vendor's expense. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, split awards, or negotiate terms with the lowest responsive bidder. Questions are due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and should be directed to Chelsey Ward, Purchasing Associate III, at Chelsey.Ward@GwinnettCounty.com or 770-822-7788. Bids must be delivered to the Gwinnett County Financial Services Purchasing Division, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046.