Ferro Concepts - Plate Carrier

San Bernardino County Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator has issued Formal Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. SHR126-ADMSR-6333 for the procurement of Ferro Concepts Plate Carriers and related tactical equipment. The solicitation encompasses multiple line items including plate carriers, cummerbunds, soft armor panels, tactical pouches, and accessories in various sizes and colors, primarily in Ranger Green, with estimated quantities ranging from 9 to 65 units per item. Deliverables shall be FOB to the County's Specialized Enforcement Division at 18901 Institution Road, San Bernardino, California, on an as-needed basis following purchase order issuance. Bidders are required to submit unit pricing for each line item on the provided Price Sheet (Attachment C), with California sales tax of 7.75% listed separately, and must register in the County's electronic procurement system (ePro) and submit all required certifications regarding debarment status, criminal history, pricing accuracy, and independent pricing. The bid submission deadline is March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT, with a tentative contract award date in April 2026. Payment terms are Net 60 days from receipt and acceptance of products, with all pricing to be F.O.B. destination. No specific site visit or bidder's conference is referenced in the solicitation document.

The County applies a local vendor preference of five percent (5%) for vendors with principal places of business within San Bernardino County as defined in County Policy 11-10; however, no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the solicitation. No incumbent contractor is identified for this procurement. The contract is structured as an open-ended supply agreement with no specified contract term mentioned, though the County reserves the right to reduce or increase quantities at the time of award. The County further reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive specification variations, perform pre-award surveys of bidder capability, and participate with other public agencies. No specific budget amount or award value range is stated in the solicitation, and funding availability is subject to County appropriations.