DPD - Smith and Wesson 9MM Handguns

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is seeking quotes from qualified vendors to supply two hundred (200) Smith & Wesson 9MM Full Sized Handguns (Model #13615) for the Detroit Police Department (DPD) over a three-year contract period. The procurement requires specific law enforcement specifications, including night sights and laser engraving with Detroit Police Department identification and serial numbers ranging from DPD4100 to DPD4199. Potential respondents must possess a current Federal Firearms License (FFL), current Certificate of Liability Insurance, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Vendors must also submit at least three references from local, state, or federal agencies that have purchased firearms within the past five years. Key dates include a deadline for questions on December 17th, 2025 at 2:00pm EST through the Bonfire Supplier Portal, with final quotes due by January 7th, 2026 at 3:00pm EST. The contract will be awarded on a low bid basis, with the City reserving the right to accept or reject any quotes, and delivery is expected within fourteen (14) days of purchase order receipt.

The solicitation includes equalization credits for Detroit-based businesses, allowing awards up to 12 percent above the lowest responsible bid or $100,000, whichever is less, provided a CRIO-issued Detroit Based Business certificate is submitted. Eligible businesses may qualify for certifications including Detroit-Based, Detroit Resident Business, Detroit Headquartered, Detroit-Based Small Business, and Detroit-Based Micro Business, with equalization credits ranging from one to five percent. Respondents must complete numerous forms and affidavits, including a Certificate of Authority, Affidavit of Disclosure of Interests, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and provide proof of compliance with various city ordinances. Insurance requirements are substantial, including Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 minimum aggregate, Worker's Compensation with statutory limits, and Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limits. While no specific total contract value is listed, the procurement involves 200 handguns with pricing to be submitted by vendors in their proposal.