NC Highway Patrol Badges and Name Bars

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking to establish a term contract for the supply of Blackinton brand badges and name bars for the North Carolina Highway Patrol. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) requests bids on a variety of badge and name bar products in both silver and gold finishes, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 25 to 1,000 units per item. The contract will have a term of three years beginning upon final execution, and bids are due by October 2, 2024. The IFB provides detailed pricing information and specifications for the required products, and outlines requirements for authorized resellers, warranties, HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation, references, financial stability, and lobbying activity certification for federal grants. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price that meets the stated specifications.

The procurement opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the IFB does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not include details on the possible award value or budget range for this procurement.