Purchase/Trade-In of Firearms

The City of Taunton in Bristol County, Massachusetts is seeking sealed bids for the purchase and trade-in of firearms for the Taunton Police Department. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) is being issued by the City's Procurement Department, and bid documents will be available starting July 1, 2024 through the city's procurement portal. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on July 16, 2024, and the contract award or rejection of all bids will be made within 30 days after the bid opening. Bidders may not withdraw their bids during this period. The City reserves the right to waive minor informalities, cancel the bid, or reject any and all bids. This procurement is subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration is mentioned. The IFB also does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.