Police Equipment and Supplies

This state and local contract opportunity issued by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Correction (DOC) is for the provision of Police Equipment and Supplies. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) requests pricing on 51 specific items, including various tear gas, smoke, and less-lethal munitions, to be delivered to 20 DOC locations across the state. The initial contract term is 1 year, with the option to renew for up to 6 additional 1-year terms. Bids are due by September 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM Central Time, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Prospective contractors must submit a Bid Signature Page, Proposed Subcontractors Form, Exceptions Form (if applicable), and the Solicitation Price Sheet. Contractors must also certify that they do not employ illegal immigrants and do not boycott Israel.

This contract opportunity is open to businesses in the state of Arkansas, but there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent contractor is not specified. The total award value or budget range for this contract is not provided in the available documentation.