Bulk Ammunition

The City of Wheat Ridge Police Department is seeking competitive quotes for bulk ammunition procurement across eight specific line items, including various quantities and types of 9mm, .223, and .308 ammunition. The solicitation requires 110,000 rounds of 9mm practice ammunition, 4,000 rounds of 9mm frangible ammunition, 10,000 rounds of 9mm duty ammunition, 3,000 rounds of .223 frangible ammunition, 45,000 rounds of .223 practice ammunition, 8,000 rounds of .223 duty ammunition, 2,500 rounds of .308 practice/duty ammunition, and 400 rounds of .308 heavy barrier ammunition. All ammunition must feature reloadable brass casings, with specific brand requirements for each line item. The procurement is located in Jefferson County, Colorado, with quotes requested on January 13, 2026, and responses due by January 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Evaluation criteria will focus on best value rather than lowest price, with the City reserving the right to award suppliers on a line-item basis and potentially make multiple awards. Proposers must demonstrate practical knowledge of ammunition supply and necessary financial resources, with deliveries required within 60 days of purchase order receipt.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must comply with the 80% Colorado labor requirement under the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act and cannot be debarred or banned per sam.gov for federally funded projects. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Workers Compensation, and Professional Liability of $1,000,000. While a specific budget range is not provided, the contract includes provisions for price stability, with prices remaining firm for one year and subsequent price increases limited to no more than 3% annually. The contract will be governed by Colorado law with exclusive jurisdiction in Jefferson County, and all contract funding is contingent upon City Council appropriations. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract with thirty working days' notice and requires proposers to maintain specified insurance coverage and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.