ODRC STAR Team Firearms - DRCB-25-3401 - DRC250029

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) is seeking to upgrade the duty firearms for their STAR special operations unit through a competitive bidding process. The procurement involves replacing 85 existing Generation 4 Glock 34's and Glock 19's with Generation 5 Glock 45 model pistols equipped with optics, utilizing a trade-in mechanism to receive a discount on the new purchase. Bidders must demonstrate experience providing similar products, possess necessary licenses and permits, and specify delivery times. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) DRCB-25-3401 requires comprehensive responses to all ITB components, with bids due by 4:00:00 p.m. on April 17, 2025. The evaluation process will focus on determining the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering factors such as experience, financial condition, previous contract performance, management skills, and ability to execute the contract properly. An inquiry period for potential bidders ends on March 21, 2025, with the project start date set for April 2, 2025, and delivery to be made to 11781 State Route 762 in Orient, Ohio 43146.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, affirming compliance with Ohio Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D, which prohibit contracting with offshore services and Russian institutions. The contract includes standard state procurement provisions covering insurance requirements, background checks, and data security. While specific pricing details are not fully disclosed, the payment terms are set at Net 30, and the total bid is expected to be all-inclusive, covering costs such as shipping and travel. The procurement follows Ohio's procurement preferences, including the Buy American Act, Ohio product preferences, and the Veteran-Friendly Business Procurement Program. Although no specific budget range is provided, the contract involves the replacement of 85 firearms with new Generation 5 Glock 45 models, suggesting a significant investment in upgrading the ODRC STAR team's equipment.