Law Enforcement Vehicle Miscellaneous Equipment and Supplies

Walworth County, Wisconsin, issued a Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation 18-042 for Law Enforcement Vehicle Miscellaneous Equipment and Supplies for the Sheriff's Office. The procurement encompasses 36 line items across ten categories including traffic equipment, water rescue, tactical gear, evidence collection, law enforcement accessories, body armor, general protective cases, firearms and ammunition, flashlights, and medical supplies. The county intends to equip a minimum of seventeen law enforcement vehicles in 2018, with equipment quantities varying based on transfers from retiring vehicles. Vendor questions were due by February 19, 2018, at 3:30 p.m., with sealed bids required by March 6, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at the Walworth County Department of Public Works Purchasing Division. Bid evaluation criteria include life cycle cost over a three-year period, with award going to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder that conforms to specifications, or the most advantageous bid based on quality versus price. All equipment must be new, of the latest model, and include manufacturer's literature and specifications, with a ninety-day bid validity period.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Vendors were required to provide W-9 tax identification forms and references demonstrating relevant experience. The contract was set to commence on April 1, 2018, and terminate upon delivery and acceptance of all goods. Pricing requirements included FOB destination delivery to the Sheriff's Office, with the county preferring payment via P-Card and offering no minimum purchase requirements. While a specific award value was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a substantial procurement budget covering multiple equipment categories. The county reserved the right to add, delete, or substitute similar equipment during the contract period, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Vendors were expected to offer competitive pricing, with the potential for early payment discounts to be considered in the overall cost evaluation.