Safety Equipment & Supplies

Jackson County, Missouri is soliciting bids for a 24-month supply contract with two optional 12-month renewal periods to furnish safety equipment and supplies for use by various County departments. The solicitation encompasses 31 line items plus miscellaneous catalog orders, including personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, safety vests, and chaps; first aid kits and medical supplies including bandages, antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide, and eye drops; and miscellaneous items such as dust masks, wasp spray, sunscreen, and insect repellent, with estimated annual spending of $32,000. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience providing the same services to other municipalities and provide references. All work must be performed in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, which encompasses eight counties in Missouri and Kansas. Submission requirements include a notarized affidavit, Certificate of Compliance from Jackson County's Compliance Review Office, Statement of Contractor's Qualifications, and detailed Bidders Quotation Sheet with unit prices for each line item. The Intent to Bid deadline is 12:00 p.m. CDT on June 9, 2026, with the bid submission deadline at 2:00 p.m. CDT on the same date, and questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CDT on June 2, 2026. All orders must be shipped FOB Destination with inside delivery, and price increases are not permitted during the first six months of the contract term.

Jackson County gives preference to Missouri-manufactured goods and services when quality and price are equal or better. Bidders may claim minority-owned business (MBE), women-owned business (WBE), or small business status with appropriate certifications attached to their bids. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. All contractors must maintain registration and good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and procure and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers Compensation at statutory limits, and Excess/Umbrella Liability of $1,000,000, with all insurance carriers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of "B+" or better and being licensed in Missouri. The County reserves the right to split the contract award among multiple vendors. Bids remain binding for ninety calendar days following the response deadline unless extended by the Director of Finance and Purchasing.