IFB 24-010 Handguns Purchase and Trade-In

The California Department of Cannabis Control's Law Enforcement Division is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 24-010 for a comprehensive firearms procurement across Sacramento County, San Francisco City, West Sacramento City, and Sacramento City. The solicitation seeks to purchase fifty-four (54) Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS 9mm Handguns, eighty-four (84) duty holsters (including Bravo IWB and Safariland 6305RDS Glock models), and forty-five (45) Holosun MOS Green Multi-Reticle pistol-mounted optics. Additionally, the contract includes a trade-in component for thirty-nine (39) existing Glock 19 G4 Non-MOS and twenty-three (23) Sig Sauers P320CA Pro handguns. The bid documents must be submitted via email by April 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with the contract period spanning from May 16, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The procurement will follow a "Best Value" methodology, evaluating bids based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder status, with considerations extending beyond price. Bidders will be required to provide detailed unit pricing, sales tax calculations, and trade-in values for existing firearms.

The solicitation includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, with potential bid incentives for meeting or exceeding this requirement. Bidders must submit multiple documents, including a cost proposal, various certifications such as drug-free workplace and conflict of interest declarations, and comply with state requirements like recycled content certification. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the cost worksheet indicates comprehensive pricing for the firearms, accessories, and trade-in credits. The procurement is specifically designed for the Department of Cannabis Control's Law Enforcement Division, which will use these firearms for criminal investigations into unlicensed commercial cannabis activities, working in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners. Small businesses may find additional opportunities within this solicitation, as the state appears to have provisions supporting diverse vendor participation. The total procurement appears to be a strategic equipment refresh for law enforcement personnel, with a focus on standardizing and upgrading firearms and related equipment.