BL133-26, Purchase of Ballistic Shields

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids for ballistic shields for the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office under IFB BL133-26, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:50 p.m. local time at the Gwinnett County Financial Services – Purchasing Division, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Firms currently on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list are not eligible to bid.

The scope comprises a one-time purchase of nine ballistic shields across three line items: two Point Blank Vanguard XL shields (Part #SH3OASVRLV1H2L0 or approved equivalent), five Point Blank Vanguard VL shields (Part #SH3OASVLV1H1L1 or approved equivalent), and two Point Blank Vanguard VR shields (Part #SH3OASVRV1H1L1 or approved equivalent). Vendors offering alternate or equivalent products must provide specifications and cut sheets for approval and submit samples within five business days of request at the vendor's expense.

Unit prices must include all fees, shipping, and delivery on an F.O.B. Destination, freight pre-paid basis to the Sheriff's Office at 2900 University Parkway, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043. The County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax. The County will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, split bids, or award in entirety at its discretion. No bid bond, performance bond, or payment bond is required.

Questions are due September 25, 2026 to Diana Turner, Purchasing Associate II, at Diana.Turner@GwinnettCounty.com or 770-822-8727. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 p.m. via virtual meeting only on October 8. Apparent bid results will be posted the following business day on www.GwinnettCounty.com. Vendors must provide a minimum of three references for similar projects and acknowledge receipt of all applicable addenda.