Cancelled to be Re-released

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking to upgrade the duty firearms for their STAR special operations unit by replacing 85 Generation 4 Glock pistols with Generation 5 Glock 45 MOS models equipped with Aimpoint. The procurement involves a trade-in program where the agency will exchange 88 Glock 34, GEN4 and 82 Glock 19, GEN4 pistols to receive a discount on the new firearms. Bid inquiries will close on 03/21/2025, with final bids due on 04/17/2025, to be submitted through Ohio Buys by 4:00:00 p.m. Columbus time. Bidders must demonstrate experience with similar products, provide licensing information, and outline delivery timelines. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering factors such as experience, financial condition, previous contract performance, management skills, and ability to execute the contract effectively. Delivery of the firearms will be to the ODRC location at 11781 State Route 762 in Orient, Ohio, with payment terms set at net 30.

The contract opportunity is subject to several key restrictions, including compliance with Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D, which prohibit contracting with offshore services and Russian institutions. Contractors must complete an Affirmation & Disclosure Form, continuously disclosing their service locations and affirming that services will be performed within the United States. The project is funded through state appropriations and is contingent on Ohio General Assembly funding, with ODRC reserving the right to terminate the contract if funding is not continued. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders must adhere to strict location and data handling requirements. The total project cost will be determined after applying the trade-in discount for existing firearms, with the agency seeking a comprehensive proposal that meets the specific operational needs of the STAR unit's firearm upgrade. Payment will be processed through standard state procurement channels, with the expectation that the bid price will be all-inclusive, covering shipping and associated expenses.