Less Lethal Munitions

The State of West Virginia Division of Corrections issued an Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ 0608 PTY2300000002) on November 30, 2022, for the procurement of less lethal munitions and equipment to be supplied to Pruntytown Correctional Center in Grafton, West Virginia. The solicitation encompasses 13 line items of specialized less lethal equipment, including 12-gauge single projectile munitions (Super Sock rounds), flash bangs with steel bodies, indoor 52 series baffled grenades with CS agent, sting ball multi-effect grenades with OC pellets, various 40MM single and multiple projectile munitions configurations (sponge rounds, wood batons, sting balls), 40MM indoor and outdoor cartridges with CS and smoke payloads, and two PepperBall FTC launchers. Each munitions line item requires 10 units, while the launchers require 2 units each. Qualified vendors must submit sealed bids with itemized unit pricing and extended amounts for each line item, with delivery included in the quoted price. All bids are due by December 14, 2022, at 09:00, and must be directed to Pruntytown Correctional Center, Division of Corrections, 2006 Trap Springs Road, Grafton, West Virginia. The buyer contact for questions is Christina R Wilfong at 304-265-6111. Vendors must comply with all applicable state and federal regulations regarding the manufacture, sale, and distribution of less lethal weapons and ensure all quoted items comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards with appropriate documentation of compliance, certifications, and product warranties.

The procurement documentation requires vendors to complete and submit a Purchasing Affidavit as a mandatory component of the bid submission process, certifying business status, qualifications, tax compliance, and adherence to applicable purchasing regulations. The solicitation may include set-asides for small businesses, minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs), and other preference categories as applicable under West Virginia procurement regulations. Vendors must disclose any prior contract performance issues and confirm their understanding of contract terms and conditions, with false statements in the affidavit potentially resulting in contract termination, debarment from future procurements, and legal penalties. No incumbent vendor information, contract renewal options, or specific budget allocations are detailed in the available procurement documentation. Funding for this purchase will be derived from the Division of Corrections' operational budget allocated for correctional facility equipment and security supplies. Award decisions will be based on vendor qualifications, product compliance with specifications, pricing competitiveness, and ability to meet delivery timelines for the correctional facility's operational needs.