DPS - ballistic shields

The State of Rhode Island, Department of Public Safety is seeking quotations from qualified vendors to supply the Rhode Island State Police with six ballistic shields and related accessories through a competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ24004234) process. The procurement is open to all vendors and will be conducted entirely through the Ocean State Procures electronic procurement system. The solicitation period runs from May 8, 2024, at 1:00 PM EDT to June 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period from May 8, 2024, at 1:15 PM EDT through May 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications with their bid proposals and meet specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in liability coverage per occurrence, workers compensation coverage, and automobile liability insurance. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with no alternative submission methods accepted.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The RFQ does not identify any incumbent vendors or provide details about existing infrastructure that might require integration. While the total estimated contract value is not specified, the procurement is for six ballistic shields with accessories, suggesting a relatively modest contract value. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject any or all bids. Any contract extending beyond the initial fiscal year (June 30th) will be subject to the availability of funds. Vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system to submit responses and be eligible for potential awards, and they are prohibited from including additional costs beyond parts and labor, such as travel expenses, meals, or mileage.