Pro-gard rifle racks

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is seeking bids for Pro-Gard G5000 Series Rifle Racks through an Invitation for Bid targeting law enforcement vehicle equipment. The procurement specifically covers two rack variants: G5040UT (without weapon optics accommodation) and G5047UT (with weapon optics accommodation), compatible with multiple law enforcement vehicle models including Dodge Charger, Ford Police Interceptor Utility, Ford F150 Responder, Chevrolet Tahoe, Dodge Durango, and Ford Mustang. The estimated annual procurement volume is 200 combined racks, with delivery required within 60 to 90 days of purchase order receipt. Bids must be submitted online by March 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with vendor questions due by March 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. EST. The contract evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with award notification scheduled for March 15, 2024.

The contract will have an initial one-year term beginning March 26, 2024, with potential for four additional one-year renewal periods, creating a maximum contract duration of five years. Bidders must be registered as South Carolina vendors and must submit a signed Cover Page and Page Two. The solicitation includes preferences for South Carolina and United States end-products, with specific compliance requirements for ethics, drug-free workplace certification, debarment certification, and equal opportunity standards. All items must be new and supplied in manufacturer's original, unopened packages, with unit pricing inclusive of all delivery, handling, and shipping charges to the Department of Public Safety-Patrol Supply in Columbia, SC. While no specific budget range is detailed, the estimated annual procurement of 200 racks suggests a substantial contract value. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled for this solicitation, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation.