Purchase of Ammunition and Supplies FY26

The City of Providence, Rhode Island has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Purchase of Ammunition and Supplies for Fiscal Year 2026, targeting qualified vendors to supply ammunition and training supplies for the Providence Police Department. The procurement encompasses multiple ammunition types, including 9mm full metal jacket and hollow point rounds, 5.56 rifle ammunition, and training targets, with quantities ranging from 2,000 to 350,000 rounds. The bid is scheduled to be opened on October 6, 2025, with a contract term spanning from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Vendors must submit bid questions by September 27, 2025, and no pre-bid conference is planned. The contract will be awarded on a fixed-fee basis with firm pricing throughout the contract period, and the City reserves the right to award the contract to multiple vendors or split the award as deemed most advantageous. All products must be new, factory-boxed, and of first quality, with pricing inclusive of shipping, handling, and inside delivery.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE), with a participation goal of 20% combined. Vendors must comply with local ordinances regarding apprenticeship and first source hiring requirements. There is no minimum purchase quantity requirement, and the City maintains flexibility to purchase only the quantities needed. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement allows for potential multiple vendor awards. The total estimated value of the contract covers various ammunition types and target quantities, though an exact budget range is not explicitly stated. The procurement is open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications, delivery requirements, and local business participation goals. Interested vendors must carefully review the ITB document and ensure compliance with all specified conditions and requirements for the ammunition and supplies procurement.