One-Time Purchase of IAD Shields

The City of Yonkers, located in Westchester County, New York, is seeking competitive quotations for a one-time purchase of various police shields and cap devices through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 2025-00009229. The procurement is specifically for the Yonkers Police Internal Affairs Department and includes detailed specifications for multiple shield types: one Police Commissioner Shield with 5 contrasting stars, one First Deputy Chief Shield with 3 contrasting stars, two Deputy Chief Shields with 2 contrasting stars, 20 Gold Cap Devices without numbers, 5 Captain Shields, 5 Lieutenant Shields, 33 Sergeant Shields, 14 Patrolman Shields, and 4 Police Officer Hat Shields. Vendors must submit quotes using the provided form, with all pricing including shipping costs, and email submissions directly to Kerri Schoenherr at kerri.schoenherr@yonkersny.gov by Wednesday, May 7th at 4:00 PM EST. The RFQ requires firm pricing with no adjustments, and vendors must indicate item availability and lead times. Delivery is expected as soon as possible (ASAP) with F.O.B. destination terms, and all unit prices must comprehensively cover inside delivery, freight, packaging, materials, labor, fees, overhead, and profit.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, though vendors must certify non-collusion and comply with New York State law. The City of Yonkers is tax-exempt, which means vendors will not collect tax when presented with an official Purchase Order or Contract document. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the RFQ suggests a straightforward, competitive procurement process open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the precise shield and cap device specifications. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple shield types across various police ranks, indicating a potentially substantial contract value. Vendors should be prepared to provide high-quality, professionally crafted police shields and cap devices that meet the exact requirements for the Yonkers Police Internal Affairs Department's ranking structure and identification needs.