IFB 155-003 Ruger Mini 14

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 145-003) for procurement of fifty (50) Ruger Mini 14 rifles, specifically Model Number 5820, with two twenty-round blued Ruger magazines per rifle. This procurement opportunity is focused on jurisdictions within Sacramento County and San Francisco City, with the primary objective of providing increased firepower and body armor capabilities for sworn personnel. The bid requires comprehensive submission of multiple documents, including a Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Cost Sheet, Payee Data Record, Contractor Certification Clauses, Bidder Declaration Form, and Product Specification Sheet. Key procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of February 19, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., a bid opening on February 22, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., and a proposed contract award date of February 29, 2016. Evaluation criteria prioritize responsiveness and responsibility, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, considering factors such as compliance with bid specifications and required documentation.

The procurement opportunity includes several set-aside and certification provisions that may impact bidder eligibility. Notably, a 5% bid preference is available to non-small businesses that commit to subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to California certified small businesses. Bidders are encouraged to demonstrate certification status, including potential designations such as Micro Business (MB), Small Business (SB), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), or Native American Business (NVSA). The solicitation requires bidders to complete a Bidder Declaration Form detailing their certification status, subcontractor information, and enterprise classification. Specific compliance requirements include nondiscrimination programs, drug-free workplace certifications, and adherence to the state's sweatfree code of conduct. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves the purchase of fifty rifles, suggesting a moderate-scale procurement with potential significance for law enforcement equipment procurement.